William Newth

William “Ricky” Newth, 66, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Ricky who never grasped how loved he was, now knows. Ricky was a Christian. He went Home, Tuesday. He was born December 25, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ernest and Juanita Newth. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High School. He was a quarterback for the 1971 State Championship team. Ricky was a graduate of Westark Community College and the University of the Ozarks. He coached girls’ softball at Clarksville Middle School.

Ricky retired from the Little Rock School District after 25 years working in security. Not to common for security personnel but “Ricky greeted his security team with handshakes and most time with hugs, he always tried to help us by telling us the truth.” Ricky’s friend Rodney Wine remembered. Ricky was a great football and baseball player who loved golf. His home church was the Friendly Chapel in North Little Rock.

Ricky touched countless lives with his words of encouragement, Love and Understanding. You could not go anywhere with Ricky and not have someone come up to him and express how much he helped them and the love he showed them. Ricky had a Heart bigger than he was and he gladly shared it with everyone. Many people describe Ricky Newth as a Great Man.

He is survived by his siblings, Kenneth Newth (Laura), Lisa Pruser (David) and Charles “Charlie” Newth; several nieces, nephews and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Newth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Friendly Chapel, 116 S. Pine, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114.