Ricki Ewalt

Graveside service for Ricki Ewalt, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Ware Cemetery in Kemp, Texas, with David Stribling, Jr. officiating and Quinton Ewalt, Lane Phillips, Tucker Ewalt, Jacob Ferrell, David Stribling, Jr., Rodney Ewalt, and Joshua Ferrell serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Ewalt passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Ricki Ewalt was born on April 19, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Jimmy and Patsy (Salmon) Ewalt. Ricki proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Following his military service, he began a career as a welder and mechanic with Thermo Coal Mine. Throughout his career, he traveled across Texas, working various shutdowns and dedicating himself to his trade. His strong work ethic and commitment to his profession were an important part of who he was.

Ricki is survived by his daughter, Nicole Ewalt (Tricia) of Commerce, Texas; sons, Quinton Ewalt (Amber) of Pottsboro, Texas, Lane Phillips (Ashley) of Sulphur Springs, Texas; grandchildren, Starlynn Ponder, Erica Ponder, Tucker Ewalt, Caleb Ewalt, Wyatt Ewalt, Laronna Ewalt, Macy Ewalt, Gannon Phillips, Hollyn Phillips; great-grandchild, Reese Ewalt; and sisters, Vicki Ewalt Ferrell of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Pandora Sue Ewalt of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Margaret Sue Jacobs Ewalt; son, Caleb Ewalt; and brother, Ronni Ewalt.