Ricky Allen Tharp, affectionately known as "Trick", 59, of Inverness, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home. Ricky was born in Isola and was the son of Billy Don and Lois Luster Tharp. Ricky was an electrician. He owned and operated RT Repair Service.

Ricky was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father; and one nephew, Michael Tharp. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Lois Tharp of Isola; his wife, Lisa Tharp of Inverness; sons, Brien Ables of Inverness and Davis Ables (Katelyn Bienemann) of Indianola; his beloved dog, Ellie Mae; brother, Randy Tharp (Renee) of Lake Village; niece, Lindsey Peyton of Indianola; one uncle, aunts, and many cousins; and two great nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 9:00 am until the 11:00 am funeral service at First Baptist Church, Inverness. Interment will follow in Greencrest Memorial Gardens, Belzoni, all under the direction of Burton Funeral Home, Indianola.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 5, Inverness, MS 38753 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.burtonfuneralhome.net