William “Rick” Richard Yancey

March 9, 1949 - October 21, 2025

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Greenlawn Funeral Home North

Tuesday 10/28, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Celebration of Rick’s Life

In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to Integrity Homecare & Hospice (BAYADA Home Healthcare)

William Richard Yancey “Rick”, of Fair Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the age of 76 after battling cancer for a short period of time.

Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Dianna, who shared 24 wonderful years of marriage full of love and fun.

Rick was born in St. Louis on March 9, 1949, to William and Helen Yancey. Rick’s passion for life proved to have so many talents attached to him, from being a great dance instructor to having a very successful horse boarding business to the love of his 65’ Ford mustang, while he won many awards, Oh and let’s not forget his famous Chilli that won several awards as well.

Rick leaves behind his brother Ron Yancey of Battlefield, MO, niece Shannon and husband Jeff Johnson of Battlefield, MO, Nephew; Michael and wife Angie Yancey of Protem, MO, Great nephew: Tyler Smalley and wife Amanda and their three children; Ashme, Mia and Silver also cousins; David (Angie) and Mike Yancey of California, and a wonderful aunt Irene Benjamin from Newburgh, Indiana and his extended family Josh and Stacey Fletcher and seven children and many, many surviving members of Diana’s family that loved and adored Rick.

He will be greatly missed by all of his many friends and family.

Please join in a casual non formal Celebration of Rick’s life on October 28, 2025, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home North (3506 North National Ave, Springfield Mo 65803)

In Iieu of flower please make donations to Integrity Hospice in Rick’s Name

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Greenlawn Funeral Home North

Tuesday 10/28, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Celebration of Rick’s Life

In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to Integrity Homecare & Hospice (BAYADA Home Healthcare)

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William Richard Yancey “Rick”, of Fair Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the age of 76 after battling cancer for a short period of time. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Dianna, who shared 24 wonderful years of marriage full of love and fun. Rick was born in St. Louis on
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You and Ron are in my thoughts and prayers!

In memory of William “Rick” Richard Yancey, Tammy Hultgren Penner lit a candle

Diana and family, we are so sorry to hear of Ricks passing. Please know you and yours are in our hearts and prayers.

First cousin Rick was like a brother to me. He, with his brother Ron, my brother, Mike and I are of similar ages and grew up together during our younger years. We shared many wonderful boyhood adventures. Rick was a happy and gentle soul. Gone way too soon. There is a hole in my heart. Rick, love you buddy.

In memory of William “Rick” Richard Yancey, Kimber Mattison lit a candle

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This one certainly hurts. I have so many fond memories of our days together at PFI. He taught me how to shape those kids hats when I would sell one in children's wear. He was my "dad" at PFI. Our birthday's were close together where we would go get cashew chicken every year to celebrate. There is no telling the stories he could tell on me. Dianna I will never forget the night he introduce me to you at "Cowboys 2000" he had the glisten in his eye where I knew he found the one. I hate that I got so busy with my own life that I didn't come visit, especially living so close to you. Hugs and Prayers my friend.

Dianna I'm so sorry about Rick. I sure enjoyed see his smiling face and yours too. So glad he was able to show that pretty mustang! I know you enjoyed it as well. Love you girl!

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