AUGUSTA, Ga. - Friends and family of Mr. Richard Rick Booher, 58, of Battle Row, who entered into rest March 18, 2013, will gather Friday evening from 6 until 8 at Posey Funeral Directors to honor his life. Those attending are encouraged to bring CD's or digital tracks of Rick's performances and music he loved. Interment will be private. Rick was a native of New Castle, Indiana, having made Augusta his home for the past 24 years. He was a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Accounting. Rick was a professional musician who played in a number of local blues and rock and roll bands, including Ruff Mix, The Rivertones, The Other Brothers, and Daddy Grace. Additionally, he owned and operated his own home improvement business. Rick was a devoted father who loved spending time with his son, boating on the Augusta Canal and enjoyed hunting treasures in antique shops. He was extremely handy and had a way of being able to fix anything. Survivors include his son Sam Booher, North Augusta, SC; his mother and step-father, Ruth and Robert Braga, New Castle, IN; his father and step-mother, Dwain and Jane Booher, Hickory, NC; two sisters, Susan Bozzo, New Castle, IN and Jenita Davidson, Arlington, TX; a brother, Mark Booher, New Castle, IN; two step-sisters, Beth Cook of Ohio and Suellen Judge, Hickory, NC. He will be greatly missed by his long-time partner, Faith Stayer. Memorials may be made to The
by visiting www.heart.org/donate Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com
Published in The Augusta Chronicle from Mar. 19 to Mar. 21, 2013
