Richard David Rial

Richard “Ricky” David Rial, 76 of Corinth, MS passed from this life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 9, 1948 in Memphis, TN to Fremont Howard Rial and Gloria Thrailkill Rial, Ricky was of the Catholic faith being a member of St. James The Less Catholic Church. Mr. Rial was a retired industrial maintenance worker for Kimberly Clark with 25 years of service, working at the plants in Memphis, TN and Corinth, MS. He grew up in the Memphis area and enjoyed fishing, boating, listening to and playing music, gardening, tinkering, troubleshooting and fixing things. Ricky loved playing the guitar and entertaining his family and friends. Playing softball was one of his passions and he played until he was 45 years old. He loved going to car shows and showing off his 1969 Corvette. Ricky was an avid Alabama, University of Memphis and Dallas Cowboy fan. He was a vital fixture at his church where he volunteered his time and many talents. He was an U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Ricky is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carole Christian Rial; mother, Gloria Rial; brother, Fremont Howard “Sonny” Rial, (Joanne); sisters-in-law, Pamela Clement (Steve Gray) and Michelle Nixon (Perry), Marty Rial; brother-in-law, Kenneth “Kenny” Christian (Melissa); nieces and nephews, Shelby Dale Shifflett Littleton, Darryl “Bubba” Paulette II(Jenny) Jennifer Penny (Eddie), Elizabeth Hart(Christopher),Stephanie Gray, John David Rial, Johnny Rial (Kris), Joseph Rial (Cammi), Victor “Shug” McGowan, John “J.J.” Jenkins, Lisa Hansen and Donna Turner (Russell); great nieces and nephews, Lexi Littleton, Kaylee Littleton, Christopher Hart, Bella Hart, Parker Hart, Grace Penny, Paisley Paulette, Presley Paulette, Rachel Rial, Joshua Rial, Rylee Jenkins, Ramsey Jenkins, Harper Rial, Malli Rial, Oliver Rial, Ashley Hansen, Derrick Hansen, Brenan Hansen, Shelby Turner ,Jeremy Turner, and Zach Huff; Julianne Parker (honorary niece) his beloved dogs, Macy Raye and Raye Raye; other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Fremont Howard Rial; brother, John Steven Rial; sister, Donna Jenkins; great niece, Megan Elizabeth Penny; and his nephews, Jamie Rial and Lee Hansen. 

Please no flowers; donations can be made to St. James Catholic Church, Corinth, MS or St Jude Research Hospital. Mass will be held May 9, 2025 at 11 am at St. James Catholic Church in Corinth, MS with interment to follow in Corinth National Cemetery. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Richard David Rial.