Rickey "Curley" Pharr

Donald Rickey “Curley” Pharr, 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2024, at his home in Marietta, MS. He was born in Booneville, MS, to Vardaman Dow Pharr and Maye Barron Pharr on March 10, 1953. He spent many years traveling as a merchandizer in auctions/auctioning. Later in life, he went in the furniture business where he owned and operated a store in Baldwyn, MS. He also owned a furniture factory in Marietta, MS. Rickey was a member of the Church of Christ. He loved his family immensely and loved people. He spent most of his free time hunting, fishing and camping with his brothers. He especially enjoyed hunting. He took great pride in raising his red bone hunting dogs. Rickey had a larger than life personality and a big heart. He will be remembered as a man who loved fiercely, enjoyed life and stood loyally beside everyone he ever loved. He is survived by his son, J.R. Pharr; daughter, Hope Wheelington (J.E.); brother, Harold Dean Pharr; sister, Jane Cole of Killin, AL; grandchildren, Trey Wheelington, Joseph Wheelington, Katerina Wheelington, R.J. Pharr, Marlie McKee and Larissa McKee; sisters-in-law, Shirley Pharr, Voncial Pharr and Margie Pharr Hatcher; and a special friend, Tammy Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Milton Pharr, Gene Pharr, Hershal Pharr and Jimmy Vaughn Pharr; sister, JoAnn Shearon; and sister-in-law, Billie Pharr. A time for remembering Rickey will be this Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Rest Church of Christ. Bro. Ronnie Caldwell and Bro. Tony Brown will be officiating. Rickey will be laid to rest in the Zion Rest Church of Christ Cemetery. Booneville Funeral Home will be in charge of all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward funeral expenses.