Rickie L. Jinkens, 68, of Wayland, MO, died Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home.
He was born on October 26, 1955 in Keokuk, IA, the son of James R. and Mary L (Roberts) Jinkens. He graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in Kahoka, MO.
On August 28, 1993, Rickie was united in marriage to Debbie Swinderman at Wildcat Springs in Hamilton, IL. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Chrissy Englund (Matt) of Keokuk, Meagan Walton (Rodney) of Ft. Madison, IA, four sons, Shannon Jinkens (Tasha) of Wayland, MO, Justin Swinderman (Samantha) of Ft. Madison, Ricky Jinkens (Nisha) of Ft. Mill, SC and Josh Swinderman (Theresa) of Hamilton, IL, his grandchildren, Tanner & Coy Finton, Izzabella and Faith Swinderman, Taj and Sia Jinkens, Hannah Englund, Ava, Gracie and Noah Walton, Aubree, and Kellie Karle and Baylor Swinderman and one baby Swinderman, Carter, on the way, Gabby McCarty, and Reed and Easton Hambleton, two great-grandchildren, Molly and Aurora and special nieces, Danielle Hambleton (Joe) of Keokuk and Chloe McCarty of Keokuk. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Teresa Roberts (Dennis) of Crowley TX, two brothers-in-law, Robert McCarty (Renee) of Keokuk and Larry McCarty (Evelyn) of the state of Washington, a special friend who was considered a brother, John Wildrick of Donnellson, IA and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jim and Estin, one sister, Sheila Severin, a daughter-in-law, Amy Swinderman and two brothers-in-law, Dick and Lonnie McCarty, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Berniece McCarty.
Rickie had been employed at BTR in Keokuk for many years and later as a truck driver for Hoewing Trucking in Canton, MO and retired from there.
He was an outdoorsman at heart and enjoyed camping, fishing, swimming and mowing grass. He also enjoyed playing pool and taking care of his pets. He loved to ride his motorcycle. The most important thing in his life was his family and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was a loving husband, the best father and grandfather and the most loyal friend you could have.
A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Daniel Fox officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to the Iowa Donor Network.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com
