James "Shorty" Rikard, age 84, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away on Monday, October 26th, 2020. James was born November 7th, 1935 in Hardy, Arkansas to the late Oscar Earl Rikard and Rosa Delora Frailey. James is survived by his daughters; Carol Rikard (Denise Rikard) and Karen Rikard; Sisters Patricia Fritch, Alice Presley, Donna Gibson (Joey Gibson); grandchildren Levi Ratliff, Teahna Ratliff, Tianne Holdenried (Jeffrey Holdenried), and Dakota Ratliff; and his great grandchildren; Breanna Patton Ratliff, Oliver Holdenried, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his parents and brothers; Floyd Rikard, Jack Rikard, and Bob Rikard. There will be a visitation held Friday, October 30th at Wortham Funeral Home Oak Hill Chapel in Hardy, Arkansas, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The graveside services will be Saturday, October 31st, at 10:00 AM in Bronaugh Cemetery in Hardy, Arkansas.