Rick went to high school in Casa Grande and later moved to Bryan County at the age of 16. He proudly served in Oklahoma National Guard before he continued his education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and obtained his Doctorate Degree in Psychology. Rick enjoyed collecting, all animals especially cats and he loved his family and friends.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents and niece, Amber Justus.
Rick is survived by his sisters, LaWanda Lynn and Celesta Justus and husband Cecil; niece and nephews, Shonna Self and husband Robert, Dylan Eaton and wife Kristina, Richard Justus and wife Michelle and Heath Justus and numerous other family and dear friends.