Ronald Richard Boatman of Barling, Arkansas, died Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1974, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Ronald Dean Boatman and Tina Marlene (Stanifer) Boatman. He was 50 years old. He was preceded in death by his mother and a son, Gage Boatman.

Richard is survived by his father, Ron Boatman of Barling; a daughter, Kailee Boatman of Oklahoma; two sisters, Kimberly Williams of Jones, Oklahoma, and Angela Sellers of Fort Smith; two brothers, Billy Boatman of Little Rock and Charlie Henderson of Fort Smith.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.