Ricky Edward Lemons was born October 24, 1957 to Thomas and Betty (Huggins) Lemons at Simla, CO. He grew up in Salina and Assaria and graduated from Southeast of Saline. He worked in sales.

He is survived by his brothers, Perry (Julie) Lemons of Assaria, and Tom Lemons of Wichita; his aunt, Florene (Tom) Moore, Colorado; nephew, Colby Lemons and his children, Rylee and Reagan, Salina; stepson, Jeremy (Crystel) Palmer and children, Jordan, David, Nicholas, Hayden and Madison of Carbondale and several cousins.

Rick enjoyed photography, especially of wildlife; yearly travel with family; cooking and smoking meats; loving and caring for his two dogs, helping others and time with family and friends (especially, Pat Madden). He will be missed by many.

At his request there will be no services.