Rick Dial(1955-2011)

For more than 20 years, Rick has been "The Voice of the Malvern Leopards", serving as the public address announcer for both the Malvern Leopard Football Stadium and the Basketball Field House. In addition to his acting credits, Rick has been the lead singer for rock bands since he was 13 years old. Influences include The Beatles, David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and David Phelps. Whenever possible he sings with his two daughters, Heather and Beth, at functions in Arkansas. He also has been featured in dozens of local television advertising campaigns for the furniture industry in Arkansas.