Rickey O. Benton

Rickey Orville Benton, age 72, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home in Mitchellville, Iowa.

Rickey was born October 15, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to Richard and Shirley (Knight) Benton. He was a self-employed cab driver and was an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle fan. He enjoyed cooking, driving, cars, and spending time with his family. He was a very generous person who would give you the shirt off his back.
He is survived by his son Rickey Peppers, daughter Jessica (Allen) Sugar, daughter Melody Benton, daughter Christina Husted; grandkids Cody, Katlynn, Hailie, Addie, Kaiden, and Eva; siblings Richard Benton, Kathy Ameigh, Marti (Tamara) Schut, and Shari (Gloria) Schut; many nieces and nephews; and his lifelong friend Wesley.

Rickey was preceded in death by his son Rickie Benton, brother Danny, sister Teri, and his lifelong friends Lydia and Billy.

Cremation will occur and there will be no formal services at this time.

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Shane The Oldest Son!

08/06/2020

Pertty sad when his two oldest kids are not even mentioned any where, Its OK tho he didn't give a shit about us anyways and was never in our lives !

Vickie Gardner

08/04/2020

I am Cody big Rick's grandsons mom I am so sorry to hear about him passing. I only met him a couple of times and my first impression was ....jeez is he tall.