Richard (Rick) Lewis Lane

Rick Lane, 69, of Paragould passed from this life on June 17, 2019. He was born in Jonesboro on May 11, 1950.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarissa Elsie and Thomas Osborne Lane, and by a brother, Charles Thomas Lane.

Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Brenda Lane, of the home, a son, Thomas Everson Lane and wife Sarah of Paragould, a daughter, Rebecca Anne Black and husband, Eric of Nashville, and four granddaughters, Finley Drew, Owen Blake, Lydia Ryann and Ava Grace, a special aunt, Natty Towery, and a special four-legged family member, Baxter.

Rick retired from the position of Assistant Superintendent at Crowley's Ridge State Park, but continued along with his wife to manage the Collins Theatre of Paragould. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir and was known as the 8 o'clock bingo caller.

Above all, Rick was a man who truly gave his all not only to his family, his church and his friends, but to everyone in his community.

For over 40 years, Rick was involved with theatre, as a manager, director, actor, singer and set designer. He could do it all and do it well. One of the lines in an old Sammy Davis, Jr, song called "Once In A Lifetime" captures him well - "and here in this moment, my once in a lifetime, I'm going to do great things."

Spending time with his four grandchildren and at the Collins were the highlights of his life. His laughter, stories and willingness to help others will be missed by all.

A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday evening at Heath Funeral Home with visitation to follow from 6:30 - 9: 30 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Mariadass Vallapaneni as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Lane, Eric Black, Eddie Broadaway, Jeff Mitchell, Mike Havens, Allen Rose, Justin Curtner and Jim Kjorlaug. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Wessell and Gabe Cook.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, the Collins Theatre, and St. Jude.