Richard Norman Oxford

Well, Rick - it looks like they're going to close this book soon. I couldn't let it end without saying "one more time" how much it meant to share the little moments of life with you. The Gatormania (and yes, I made the switch -- GO GATORS!), the countless Oxford bashes, planning Ken and Cheryl's wedding, the birth of our grandchildren, and the tragic loss of Patrick. You went to join Patrick and Tommy - along with all the loved ones who left before. You just had to prove that The Rickster could get there first! And get there you did . . . but not before leaving a huge impact on the hearts of many. This book commemorates YOU, Rick Oxford. You are still very loved, and you will be forever in our hearts.

I'm so sorry that I was out of country when everything happened. Sadness filled me when I heard of our loss. I wish I could have been here. Don't know if they play b-ball or football up there, but if they do, remember; traveling is traveling and off sides is off sides. So call 'em straight. I think I saw a new light twinkeling in the sky the other night. The world is a poorer place without you and I will miss my friend.

I am truly saddened at the loss of a friend. I cherish the friendship and good times we had. I will also miss the 3000 mile haircuts. Rest in peace, my friend.

Well that Gator game was for you and Patrick last night. National Champions 3 years in a row. I love & miss you guys.

We had many years of happy memories and you will be dearly missed.

I could write a book about the good times and even the bad times I have shared with Rick & his family.
I will always cherish all of my memories with Rick, the years that we worked together at Boots, and then opening Rick's, we really had alot of good times in the shop and out of the shop as well, he is and always will be special to me, he owns a piece of my heart, he was always there for me, he is the true definition of a friend. I will miss him. I will miss his beautiful blue eyes that really did seem to twinkle when he was up to something, ( I know you know what I'm talking about) I'll miss his smile, his hugs, but most of all his wisdom, he helped me in so many ways. I thank God he was part of my life, and I will never forget him. God Bless you Rick. I'm proud to have known you.

I still can't believe that you are gone. I am just glad that you arent suffering any longer. You will be greatly missed. At least now you and Pat will have the best seats in the house to watch the Gator Games and no more charges for the Pay Per View Games : ). I will never forget the memories that we all have shared throughout the years of me growing up around your family. Please give Patrick a Hug and tell him how much I miss him as well. I will miss you. God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Rick, we spent a lot of time together working on Jaycee projects. I'll never forget watching you and your brother build your first haunted house room. God and Country Day, Home, Farm, and Garden show, and lots of fun times together. I'll always remember our talks in the Lion's Club and the many conversations at your barber shop. you will be missed by many. All I have to say is .....Go----Gators!!!!

A friend in deed, you will be missed by all. May your afterlife be orange and blue with 50 yard line seat forever

Rick made me laugh out loud more than anyone I have ever known. When he wasn't saying something funny, he was doing something funny. His sense of humor was incredible, and he had a heart as big as China. We shared a precious gift -- our grandsons, Patrick and Cameron Boyd. He has left a mark in their hearts that will never be erased. And in mine. Rest in Peace, Rick. And God bless your family.

I have a lot of good memories of my friend rick we go back a long way.i remember many nights playing racketball and basketball at the courts at osceola middel school or riding our bikes through the old streets of S.E. ocala.He was a true friend always.as the years passed I would see rick and he was always the same old rick still my friend.i will miss him.GO Gators

We have known Rick for many years, from way back at FHS to cutting my boys hair for the past 15 years. His true compassion and love was evident when he came to my own son's funeral and cried for our loss - that's the kind of person he was. Rick - we miss you already! Love and peace to your family. Until we meet again.....

I'm shocked & saddened to see this. Back when I had hair, one of my favorite parts of visiting home was getting a cut from & having a fun conversation with Rick. Rick was a great person & his passing is a loss to many.

My condolences to his family.

WOW, just heard the news and I am in total shock! What a huge loss for the Ocala community. My fondest memory of Rick had to be his own signals he used when refereeing a basketball game. They were Rick for for sure...always joking and having fun. My first year, Rick and I were at Dunnellon and after the game, as we walked to the car, A woman came running up behind rick yelling about a call...the next thing I knew, Rick and the lady were laughing and cutting up...That IS RICKY OXFORD. He will be missed

In the short time that I knew Rick, I knew him to be a good man that valued his family and friendships. I am honored to be considered one of the many friends that he had. My family and I send our deepest sympathies to Rick's family and all that share in his loss. All of Ocala has lost a friend. We will definately miss you.

A good friend all through high school. He lived by the power of positive thinking, and will be well remembered always.

It all goes so fast..........I will always remember you, Ricky, as the fun loving guy who made us all so peaceful and happy in school, even when it was a stressful day. May you be in peace with the Lord, and I'll see you when I get there!
love and blessings to all the Oxford family.
Evon (Plymel) Cibik

We'll miss you, Rick! Much love, the Parlin Family

Rick will truly be missed. we are long time customers and friends. Rick is now with our angel Zac.

As one of many families in Ocala that went to Rick's shop as long as we can remember..We will miss you, my children will miss you.. You are at Peace now and the Lord took you through the fire right into his arms... Lots of Love and prayers for your family.

I will never forget Ricky! He will always be part of my favorite high school memories. He will be missed!

We can't remember when we didn't know Ricky...he will most certainly be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family - we will keep you in our prayers. May your memories sustain you in the coming days, weeks, months and years!

God Bless You Ricky!

Rick, you will be missed my good friend,I always looked forward to taking my son Brandon and myself to your place of business to catch up on the latest happenings in the sports world, especially the Gators.You were a Super person and enjoyed having you as my friend.We will see you again one day.

Rick, thanks for the memories, your love for your family and friends. Hug Ashely for me. We will miss you.

Janeen Henley and Ryan Wallace

We will love and miss Papa Rick (RickBob) forever. He was truly a joy to be near, and a good person. We will be praying for the whole entire family.
Cheryl & Gabriel Valenzuela & Patrick & Cameron Boyd

I must say, shock can hardly express my thoughts when I heard Mr. Rick was gone! I'm deeply saddened! I can't remember how many years ago it was when I started taking my son to Mr. Rick for his hair to be cut. Rick made everyone feel welcome and he also made you feel as though you had made a friend when you were done. As the years past Rick and I shared a fondness for Politics! Rick's dream was to run for County Commission, it wasn't to terribly long ago I almost had Rick convinced to throw his hat in the ring for School Board! Rick was an outstanding man and he loved his Community! He would have made a great Politician because of his passion. Rick you were truly an outstanding man and I am sad to say I have lost a friend! I will deeply miss you my friend and as I pass by Rick's barbershop everyday I will say a prayer for you and your loved ones! Be at peace with the Lord! May God Bless your Family.

RICK,MY FAMILY AND I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE-JT KENNEDY

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I went to school and knew Ricky. I am sure sorry to hear of his death. I will pray for his family.

with deepest sorry in your family's loss.
Al Summers- Vice-President
Mid-Florida Official Assocation

You and your family is in my prayers everyday. As Pat was my best friend and you as his dad, I have alot of fond memories that I to will never forget! May you rest in peace.

Rest in peace Rick... We will miss you.....

Rick- You will always be missed and remembered. Our conversations about sports and the Highland Games-or what you refered to as log tossing wearing a skirt. From cutting my hair for the first time almost 16 years ago. To cutting my 13 month old son's hair for the first time 4 months ago. I'm happy knowing you are no longer suffering and are with your son. If you would do me a favor and tell my daughter Tayla hello and that we love her. You will be missed always. Love Tyson and the Trias Family.

Rick, I will miss our talks about the gators and area sports. I will always remember how you had a chair always ready for me, you had a special way of making me feel like I was your favorite. I still can't believe that your are gone so soon! Some of my fondest memories from childhood is getting out of school and getting a quick haircut.

We Love you....and We will never Forget....

Although it was expected, I was in shock when I read about Rick's passing. I knew Rick for 20 years. He was my barber....but more important, he was a friend. A friend who never met a stranger. One of the world's nicer people. Yes, he WILL be missed.......

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

will miss my friend...all of us at justins pool center have lost our friend and neighbor and it will not be
the same without rick the barber to
visit and lighten up the day...
your friends... your g o o d friends...
john, justin, bill, don, kendal, mike,
jason, luis, chris...