He was a retired Monticello School District OEC Instructor with 32 years of service and a member of First Assembly of God Church of Monticello. Rick loved deer hunting, squirrel hunting and riding horses. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Joan Johnston; and two brothers, Bill Binns and Charles Hanson Binns, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Phyllis Beck Binns of Rock Springs; two children, Joey Binns and wife Amy of New Edinburg and Shelley Mitchell and husband Tim of Warren; step children, Angela Smith and husband David of Woodlawn and Todd Morrison (Christine Franklin) of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Ta Stanfield and wife Laura, Joey Hanson Binns, Jr., Abbie Ferrell and husband Logan, Joey Binns, Jr., Sarah Richards and husband Wesley and Brooke Moring and husband Devlyn; great grandchildren, Lane and Brook Stanfield, Hayden Binns, Kinsley and Parker Ferrell, Lily Moring, Brooke, Dax and Rilie Richards; step grandchildren, Ashley Butler and husband Dustin, Hunter Smith and wife Jessica, Storm Smith and wife Abbie, and Jordan Davis and husband Michael; step great grandchildren, Traver, Allysa and Kaylie Butler, Orion and Shiloh Smith, Camden and Jasper Davis; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Enon Cemetery in Rye, AR with Brother Carroll Bryant officiating. You can sign Rick's guestbook registry here on his page.
Condolences(9)
Patrick Roe
Alapha, GA Sunday, August 17, 2025 He was a great teacher and an even greater man. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.Barbara Higgins
Warren, AR Tuesday, August 12, 2025 I am the Mother of your children and was instructed to not attend your service. We all know you are in a better place and that you suffered greatly these last few years. I hate that for you. I think of you often and the life we once had,,,rest in peace, Rick. You deserve a peaceful rest.Rod Christmas
South Paris, ME Wednesday, August 6, 2025 My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr Binns played a pivotal role in my life by encouraging me to pursue my dreams and believeimg in me when very few people did. He was a great teacher and a greater ham being.Rod Christmas (oec class of 83)
Mendy Bickford
Monticello, Monday, July 28, 2025 Mrs. Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Ricky. Your are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May God give you comfort and peace.Kathy Rogers
Hot Springs, AR Sunday, July 27, 2025 Phyllis I am so sorry for loss of Rick..You are in my prayers.Matt Clark
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 26, 2025 My deepest condolences to Phyllis and the rest of the family. He was a great man that touched many lives throughout his career as an educator. He will be greatly missed.Kay Ozment
Monticello, AR Friday, July 25, 2025 Phyllis I’m so sorry!! Prayers going for you and family!! If you need anything please let me know!!Joann dair Holian
, OH Friday, July 25, 2025 Phillis I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in these hard days ahead. ,I know it's not easy Sincerely JoannTerry G Kelley
FAYETTEVILLE, AR Friday, July 25, 2025 RIP my good high school friend. Prayers for all your family as you were one of the good guys.