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Richard Colvin Obituary
Rick was a native of Dennison, O., the son of Earl and Kathryn Colvin. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Muskingum College, he began his career as a bench chemist for Engelhard Minerals and Chemicals. Later he moved into field sales and product management for paper kaolin. Rick loved the kaolin industry and spent the rest of his 32-year career imbedded in this small, tightly knit, Middle Georgia industry. From Nord Kaolin, to Dry Branch Kaolin, Thiele Kaolin and finally to his own consulting firm focused solely on the kaolin industry, he developed many strong customer relationships as well as dear friendships that crossed company lines and touched Europe, South America and the Far East. "Kaolin Rick" as he was affectionately known, believed that kaolin, not blood, ran through his veins.
Rick served on the Paper Industry Management Assn. Board of Directors, was the 2007-2008 Affiliate Chairman and recipient of the Thomas F. Sheerin Service Award in 2004.
Rick loved to hunt and fish, was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, and bloodhounds were his dog of choice. He doted on his wife, Barbie, and helped develop their wooded property into the garden of her dreams, a legacy to his patience and tolerance of her gardening whims, his loving spirit and devotion to her. He was generous with his time to all who knew him and quick to lend a hand to anyone in need. Many a book or tool had to be replaced because he had given his away to someone who showed an interest in it.
Rick is survived by his wife and soul mate of 26 years, Barbie; sister, Ann Colvin of Columbus, O., and her loving long-term companion, Louis "Gene" Vassy.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the renovation of the grounds at Lockerly Arboretum, PO Box 310, Milledgeville, Ga. 31059, or the Healing and Hope Through Science children's outreach program (in care of Katie Vogel, Sarah P Duke Gardens, Campus Box 90341, 426 Anderson St., Durham, N.C. 27708; www.healingand hopethroughscience.org/).
View the Memorial Page and sign the online guest book at the funeral home's Web site.
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(478) 452-2148
www.williamsfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
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steve mcdaniel
January 31, 2010
to the family of rick colvin i am truly sorry for yourloss. rick was a giant of a man with a heart to match.i consider myself lucky to have known him and called him my freind.
Belle Everett
January 28, 2010
Dear Barbie & Ann,
My deepest and sincerest sympathy to both of you in this time of grief.
Rick was a classmate of mine. And an ornery and fun one at that. He always had a way with people. I'm going to miss him. We were so thrilled that he came home this past summer for our class reunion.
Rick will live on in the hearts of those who loved and knew him.
Sincerely,
Belle Everett
Dave Read
January 26, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was THE happiest man on the planet, period. I will miss him.
January 26, 2010
It is with great sorrow that we have received the sad news of the sudden and untimely passing of Mr.Rick Colvin.
Please accept our heartfelt condolence and convey our deepest sympathy to his family and associates.
Your sincerely,
KONISHIYASU Co.,Ltd.
Kohnosuke Terui
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Debra Mann Brookes
January 25, 2010
I am very sorry to learn of Rick's passing.I too have many fond memories of Rick from our days at Muskingum. He was always playing "host" to a Mace club party and making sure you were having a good time. I remember him as a gentle, fun-loving spirit with a big, warm heart. My condolences,
January 25, 2010
Our condolences to the family. Although I hadn’t see Rick in a few years I still remember the good times we had. The Kaolin crew in So Portland Maine will miss him.
Dawn Morris-Romie
January 25, 2010
I was so shocked to hear of Rick's passing. When I think of Rick, I think of a sweet, fun-loving friend. My heart goes out to his wife and family.
Don Mason
January 24, 2010
Rick, on behalf of the MACE CLUB and Muskingum Alumni, we all have fond memories of you . Our prayers are with your family and friends. Nothing can ever change our memories.
Kathy McCauley
January 23, 2010
The obituairy stated many things I remember of my buddy, Rick. He was always so very kind and generous to me in our school years together and my feelings for him have and will forever be, great. I am so sorry for the loss of a fine, gentle man...I wish I could have reconnected and told him how much he impacted my life!
Theresa Gray
January 23, 2010
My prayers and sympathy to the families....Rick was amazing guy..always had a smile on his face....you will sadly be missed but always Remembered...RIP my friend Rick...
Richard Horvath
January 23, 2010
Ghengis...as we called him at his frat at Muskingum College...was the nicest and most sincere guy. He was fun loving and a major league party boy...my room was 2 doors down from his and I will never forget how kind he was to me...I was just thinking of him last Saturday cause he would wear only short sleeve shirts in the freezing Ohio winters...as I was looking the coach of the NY Jets wearing a sleeveless vest in the winter weather...I thought of Ghengis on the quad at Muskingum...wearing a short sleeve flannel shirt in zero degree weather. Rick worked for Charles Englehard, of Englehard Manufacturing and Mining based out of NJ...Charles was the real "goldfinger" a friend of Ian Flemming, author of all James Bond novels...Charles Englehard was a friend of my father as he was on Prudential's Board of Directors and my father attended board meetings with Charles Englehard.
I loved Rick and wished I could only have another conversation with him.
Ronald Winrod
January 23, 2010
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family in this time of remembering a wonderful person.
Jamey and Debbie (Andreatta) Bryan
January 23, 2010
Barb: We are very sorry to hear of Rick's passing and feel fortunate that we were able to reconnect with him at our class reunion in July.
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