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Richard Priest Obituary
Richard "Dick" Reeves Priest, 86, died peacefully at home on June 26, 2020 in Apopka, Florida.
Dick is survived by his wife, Dickie Lee Hebert Priest; daughter, Tracy Priest Heath (Robert), Winter Park, FL; grandchildren, Bryan "Alex" Heath and Richard "Adam" Heath, both of Orlando, FL.
Dick was born on February 14, 1934 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Fern Reeves Priest and Curtis Priest. He met Dickie at The University of Missouri, where he earned a degree in fine art. They married in 1957. Dick and Dickie moved to Springfield, MO, when he went to work for Broyhill Furniture Company. They moved to Florida in 1989 to be closer to family.
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Daryl Wilcoxson
July 12, 2020
Enjoyed having him as a salesman, friend and fellow golfer. My heartfelt sympathies to Dickie and Tracy.
BIll & Otto
July 7, 2020
Dick - We will catch up with you on the Big Par 3 In The Sky
Andy, Bill, Preston, Tony, Bob, John, Otto
July 7, 2020
To Dick, our Founder and Leader,
Well Done - Rest in Peace. You will be missed
Nina Sala-Gault
July 6, 2020
Tracy, Dickie, and the rest of Dick's family, you are in my heart and prayers. Your family holds a special spot in my heart reserved for those who knew me "back in the day." God Bless you all. Nina Sala-Gault
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Ron Priest
July 5, 2020
My condolenses to Dicks family. He will always have a special corner in my memories.
-Ron Priest, couisin
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