A Memorial Service will be held April 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from Pleasant Grove Church in Bailey, MS. Ricky Eakes was a lifelong resident of Kemper County. He was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed working on anything he could. Ricky would always lend a hand to others anytime he had the opportunity. He loved mowing the grass, catching fish, and anything outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Alford of Bailey, son, Randall Eakes (Charice) of Conway, AR; three grandchildren; sisters, Margaret McDonald of Livingston, Al.; Betty Luke of Bailey; brother, Alfred Eugene “Rooster” Eakes of Livingston, Al.; and several Nieces and Nephews.