Richard "Deek" Deitrick

I remember him as someone who had a heart for the poor and would empty his pocket of his last dime to help someone on the street that needed food. He loved his church and would give regularly to make sure to do his part in helping pay the bills. He was someone that cared about everything and everybody.

Jessie, We can't believe it's eight years. It seems like only yesterday Deek and our friends were hanging around the neighborhood. After Deek & I served, we still remained friends. Then we all had great memories with our friendship in the VVA. Jessie, we all miss your Dad but we have those special memories.
Keep remembering them.

Jessie I wanted to tell you how sad I was to hear about your Dad. He was someone I always loved. I know he loved you very much. When I think of your dad I will always remember him as a big strong guy who could take on the world, but who was also one of the kindest people I knew. I'm glad he and my dad worked together on the Railroad. I know he is with the Lord and I will keep him and your family in my prayers. Andy Porter ( Fort Myers, Fl. )

my vision and my brothers death and new life
by Jeanie Deitrick on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 1:06am

2/6/2011 MY VISION



About a month ago, during the praise and worship at my church, Cathedral of Life, the Lord swept me away in a vision. If you can picture an enormous auditorium with the center as the stage . . . yet, no doors except one regular size door . . . and a sea of people behind,...

I am the Aunt of Dick Deitrick, he was a kind person, always ready to help anyone that needed it. Dick was generous and loved the Lord, whom he has served for years. Aunt Rosemary Lucas of GA

Dear Bobbie, Cookie, Susan, Sharon, Jeanie and Jessica, i feel such great sadness, knowing that Dick is gone. I am so deeply sorry that Rick and I couldn't be there to say our goodbye. I have so many memories of our childhood; walking at the "crack of dawn" to get to Meyers Lake Amusement park for "nickle day" - to be the first in line for the best rides! His constant tormenting "like a big brother" , having a nickname that I hated as a child, but grew to love as his "term of endearment"...

Bob, Cookie, Sharon, Susan, Jeanie, and Jessica -- I am sorry that I could not have been there for Dickie's services. Although I did not have many occasions to spend time with Dick, I truly liked him very much. His gregariousness and laughter was infectious. His sense of humor was with him always and it could not be quenched. I will miss his spirit, from singing with him at Jennifer's wedding to discussing the solutions to all of the world's problems with straight forward simple...

Dear Bobby, Cookie, Sharon, Susan, Jeannie, and Jessica, It is so difficult to verbalize my thoughts. I am so sorry I was unable to be there, but the weather just did not cooperate. Dick was such a special person. It's impossible to think of him without smiling. He was always there for everyone. I don't know anyone who had a kinder heart or more generous spirit than Dick. He will be missed by so many people. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Tiny