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Richard Pindell Obituary
October 2, 1935 - June 19, 2015
Wrightsville Beach
Richard S. Pindell, III, 79, passed away peacefully Friday, June 19th at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.
Rick was born in Alamance County, NC to the late Richard S. Pindell, Jr. and Matilda Mann Pindell. He is survived by his son Richard Scott Pindell and daughter Elizabeth Pindell White; grandchildren Angela White Brewer (Lentz) and Richard Thomas White; his brother Jack Mann Pindell (Julia) as well as many nieces and nephews.
A proud Blue Devil, Rick attended Duke University where he was a student manager of the Duke Basketball team. Rick enlisted in the US Air Force and was recognized as the Airman of the Year in 1958 at Hunter Air Force Base. He enjoyed a 45 year career in real estate in Raleigh, where he served as President of the Raleigh Board of Realtors, President of the Realtors Institute, and served on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, before retiring to Wrightsville Beach.
Rick loved to travel, play golf and tennis, watch Duke Basketball, and listen to jazz.
Rick was quick to ask any stranger, "Where are you from?" confident that he could make a connection, and a new friend. His outgoing personality and positive attitude will be remembered by many as "fandamntastic".
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 28th at 2pm, with a reception following at Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, 2 W. Fayetteville Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.
In lieu of flowers, Rick requested that a donation be made to either LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE (1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401) or SHE ROCKS, a local non-profit that supports the Zimmer Cancer Center in Wilmington and the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center in Chapel Hill (PO Box 215, Wilmington, NC 28402).
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Pindell
Pat Titus
June 14, 2019
Rick loved to take pictures and never missed an opportunity to offer to take a picture for others. One he took on a restaurant wall I still have on my refrigerator: Laugh when you can. Apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Kiss slowly, forgive quickly. Play hard, take chances. Give everything and have no regrets. Life is too short to be anything but happy. I miss you Rick and welcomed the opportunity to send you Love.
David and Jeanne Smoot
July 6, 2015
Rick was always such a fine gentleman and cheerful person. He was also an able leader in the real estate profession.
He's surely in heaven now!
Sincere condolences to his beloved family from David and Jeanne Smoot
Lisa Chessock
July 2, 2015
No matter how bad my day was going, every time he came into Boca Bay, he could put a smile on my face. He was affectionately known as Mr. P to most of the staff. I have heard the phrase,"fandamntastic" for the past 9 years. I am saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Paul and Amelia Stone
June 30, 2015
We met Rick five years ago playing golf together, when he recognized us as 'Yankees,' and perhaps skeptical ones at that. He assured us he and his friend were 'two of the finest southern gentlemen you're ever likely to meet.' Chuckle at that as we have over the years, there has never been a doubt that he was absolutely right. We miss him.
Madeline Flagler
June 28, 2015
I miss crossing paths with Dick at the Wrightsville Beach Post Office. His sunny enthusiasm always brightened the day for me. What a gem.
steve Lee
June 26, 2015
What a great "REALTOR" & neighborhood hero to me. Was my Mentor throughout my real estate career. Thanks Rick from Steve Lee !!
Grey and Kathy Wilson
June 25, 2015
Rick was a wonderful friend and mentor to Grey and the Wilson family. We will miss his smiling face and send our love and prayers to his family.
Rebecca May
June 25, 2015
Sending family sympathy especially to Jack whom I met at ECU during our college days. We were related through the Chesson family (my mom's name), and I saw this obit while reading the current one for my dear friend, Norma Grabenstein of Wilmington.
Anne Russell
June 25, 2015
Rick was a good friend of my Raleigh Jaycees husband Howard Twiggs, who thought the world of Rick. I was happy to rediscover Rick here in Wilmington when we both shopped at Harris Teeter on "senior discount" days. He had not changed a bit, full of life, conversation, optimism, a delightful and unique man. I will miss him very much.
Dwight Stogsdill
June 24, 2015
Rest easy and watch over us from your new balcony. You are missed already my friend. You and I shared many jokes and good times watching the boats go by the last 15 years. I am glad that you are in peace and I know you are in good company. I am proud to call you a dear friend.
Lori Thompson
June 24, 2015
To Rick's Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lived at Seapath last year and Rick was very kind and welcoming. He made sure to invite me to all the trips to Rucker Johns. When my family was in town he took us to dinner and had taken pictures of my boys singing at Seapath. He was a good man and he was always, "Fandamntastic!" I am grateful that I knew Rick. He was a true Southern gentleman. Thank you for sharing him with us.
May you find peace knowing his is with our Lord.
June 24, 2015
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all the members of the family of Richard S. Pindell,III.The full measure of this exceptional man's legacy will sustain his memory for all of us for many years to come.The list of his lifetime accolades were more than most men even dream about. I think of even more importance was the fact that this refined southern gentleman, was honest, humble and admired as a bona fide friend of all who knew him.We only meet a handful of men of this caliber during our lives...indeed, Rick was one of them. He was a man of mark, who made a true-to-life difference and left an indelible footprint for all those who follow.Two things resonant most in my minds eye of "Captain Rick" [as I called him], were his beaming smile and his vibrant personality, that always said, Hey! I'm really glad to see you! I feel he might like to ask us to pay forward his cheerful smile and the pleasure of the happiness that he found in daily life.May we all find comfort as we move through the coming days....Sincerely, William Campbell Hunter..Raleigh, N.C.
Glenn & Margaret Sutton
June 22, 2015
A great friend for more than 60 years and my recent golfing buddy. I will miss him tremendously. Prayers of comfort for Jack and the rest of the family.
erin glasgow
June 22, 2015
gone but never forgotten, we will all miss him at Landfall Shopping Center Starbucks. prayers and thoughts to all family
Deborah Whitley
June 22, 2015
Ricky & Beth,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you both.
June 22, 2015
I knew Rick for years. He was a great guy; and I'd be surprised if he ever had one enemy in this world. Godspeed, Rick; and prayers for the family. Bill Titchener
Carter Glass
June 22, 2015
What a great guy. Rick was a friend to all. He was a very good businessman and very respected in the Raleigh Real Estate Management field. He will be missed.
Diane Hyman
June 22, 2015
I worked for Rick for 7 years back in the 80's and he was such a wonderful friend. I remember that he gave me much fatherly advice during the time I worked for him. He was a gentleman and a good friend. I pray his family will be comforted during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patricia Titus
June 22, 2015
Nice picture of you. I knew Rick for 5 years, this month- my daughter Jessica introduced us at his favorite Starbucks in Wilmington. I would joke about being his part-time girlfriend in Durham since he came to town infrequently. We had many talks and even though I never met his family, I felt I knew them to be human and caring. My deepest condolences to his daughter, grandson, his brother Jack and his wife Julia who called to let me know, his 'adopted' daughter Lisa and to his beloved church. I hope to be there for the services- I never knew him to miss a funeral of a friend; Rick was Loved by so many.
I will miss your great stories, your sense of humor, smile and your generous nature.. I'm sure there are memories we all cherish.
Rick, thanks for the memories, you are unforgettable. God bless you always.
From Seapath with Love.
David Foster
June 21, 2015
Rick was a great man, good friend and a joy to know. He loved his country and fellow man. We know he is filled with the joy of the Lord in his new body. We are very sorry to lose a great friend, but we are thankful to know he is now at peace in Heaven.
With Love,
The Seapath Family
Robert Clay
June 21, 2015
I knew Rick from school and the national guard. He was a wonderful friend and a true gentleman. We wish the best for his family, especially his brother Jack, who is also our good friend. May God Bless and Keep You.
Bobby and Marie Clay
John Lineberger
June 21, 2015
To the members of Rick's family - I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rick. As a member of his Broughton class, I have many fond memories of him. He was certainly one of our most outstanding members and he will be missed.
June 21, 2015
Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be missed by so many.
Patricia and Julian Hughes
Clayton, NC
Phil and Angela Yarbrough
June 21, 2015
A great classmate and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go to his brother Jack and the rest of his family. He will be missed greatly.
Phil and Angela(Griffith) Yarbrough
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