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Richard Carlin "Rick" PROCTOR

FUNERAL HOME

Milward Funeral Directors - Downtown

159 North Broadway

Lexington, Kentucky

Richard PROCTOR Obituary

PROCTOR Richard Carlin "Rick", 59, loving husband, brother and son, died peacefully Thursday morning at his home in Lexington. He was preceded in death by his father, D.L. Proctor, Jr., DVM and his brother, Thomas Howard Proctor. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jennie Mae Carroll Proctor. He is survived by his mother, Alice McCabe Proctor, brothers Dr. D.L. (Laura) Proctor, III, Michael (Kathe), and Dr. Patrick Alan (Janie) Proctor. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Louise (Karl) Semancik, and Alice Celeste Berry. Surviving nieces are Dr. Melonie Celeste Proctor and Alyssa Danielle Proctor. Surviving nephews are Dr. Patrick Alan Proctor, Jr., Dr. D.L. Proctor, IV, Christopher McNeill Proctor, Karl Anthony Semancik, Jr. and Michael Wayne Berry. Surviving stepsons are John Paul Horton and Tommy (Stefanie) Horton. Surviving step grandchildren are Joseph, Ashlyn and Noah Horton. Rick was born May 25, 1952 in Lexington. He was Student Council President at Bryan Station in '69-'70. His many life-long friends from BSHS loved and respected him. Rick was an active member of the Bryan Station Alumni Association and could always be counted on when it came time to plan Class of '70 reunions. Rick graduated from UK with a degree in Horticulture and had a knack for caregiving for patients at Eastern State Hospital. In the '80s, Rick moved to Ahoskie, NC to work with his brother Pat in Pat's veterinary practice. There, Rick met and married Jennie Mae Carroll and was an instant hit with Jennie's family in the Norfolk, VA area. Rick and Jennie later came back to Central Kentucky. Once again, Rick's love of animals allowed him to excel at working with brood mares in the thoroughbred horse industry. At home, his green thumb was legendary; always growing and sometimes reviving plants for the clan. Rick was the poet laureate of the family and loved to publish the clan's annual picture laden calendar. UK has lost one of its truest of true blue fans. Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering to be held at Milward-Broadway on Sat, July 2nd from 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to the Lexington Humane Society. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jul. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard PROCTOR

14 Entries

David Forman

July 28, 2011

Rick was unique and very outgoing. I knew him from high school and was in several classes with him. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. I am sorry that it took me so long to learn the news.

John McCabe

July 7, 2011

To the entire Proctor Clan.
I have nothing but fond memories of Rick.........he could sure make me laugh!
His wit, humor and kindness will be dearly missed.

David Hensley

July 5, 2011

To Rick's family and friends. I just found out about Rick's passing and I am shocked. I am an alumni of BSHS and knew Rick from school and the class reunions he would organize. He was an awesome guy. How could such a lovable guy like he was be taken still early in life. He was a great guy with loads of friends. My sympathy and condolences to the family. He will be sadly missed. God bless.

Sally Pocock-Baker

July 5, 2011

I am an alumni from BSHS and knew Rick from there. He was truly a unique and kind person. I will miss his humor. We will miss him at the 70's group get togethers. My prayers go out to Jennie and the rest of the family. He was truly a gentle soul.

Cathy McCabe-Goulet

July 4, 2011

To Aunt Alice, Jennie and all the KY Cousins....
I'm saddend to hear of Rick's passing and am so sorry for your loss.
In Sympathy,

July 4, 2011

As a former Bryan Station HS friend.. sorry for your loss.. Rick was really great to be around! blessings for your journey... Nancy Emig Chapman

Rick at the July 2009 class reunion held at Castlewoood Park.

Jae Alexander (a.k.a. Debbie Brumfield)

July 3, 2011

To Jennie and all of Rick's family and friends: I am so saddened to hear of Rick's passing (I just found out this morning). I always looked forward to seeing Rick and Jennie at the class reunions, where I discovered Rick had become such a kind and gentle soul, a man with a beautiful spirit. I will miss him whenever the class of '70 gets together from now on. I hope you don't mind that I added a picture I took of Rick from the July 2009 class reunion.

Wayne Goins

July 2, 2011

I knew brothers Dee and Mike but knowing what good people they are that Rick would be as well. Sure hurts to see such young people passing away. My best to the family.

Victoria & Peter Guy

July 2, 2011

Our condolences to Jenny,the Proctors, and friends. We will think of our friend Rick often, as he was one of our first friends when we moved here to Lexington, some 30 years ago. RIP, RCP.--P&V

Eddie Gilmore

July 2, 2011

Rick was my sometimes housemate, my friend and often, my mentor. I loved him and will miss him. He did what he thought was best for Rick, and he always loved everyone he met.
Bocephus is with him today. All the Bocephus'.

July 2, 2011

Free spirit, gentle soul. Rest in peace.

Zelma Lambert

July 2, 2011

Rick will be sorely missed, but the BS class of 70, committee meetings and annual gatherings, will never be the same. He was one of a kind!
Zelma and Phil

Jeff and Mary Treadway

July 2, 2011

Mike and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your brother Rick .We talked to Rick at the BSHS football reunion a few years back. I was glad to see him and he was enjoying himself.

July 2, 2011

Dear Jennie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leslie Damm

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