Ricky Charles Keel, 32, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Amy Oleta Jones Cranor; brother, Jonathan Dunn and sister, Kristin Keel  all of DeRidder, Lousiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Travis Eugene Keel.

Ricky loved skydiving and had received his license to teach. Ricky also loved to help others, he always gave more than he received.  His memory will live on in those that knew and loved him.  He truly loved the Lord and those in his life.  His favorite verse is Phillipians 4:13.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana from 5:00pm till 9:00pm.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 2:00pm at Cypress Creek Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Cypress Creek Cemetery.  Bro. Al Gist and Bro. Charles Hoop will officiate.