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Richard McCready Obituary
Lucas - Lifetime Lucas/Mansfield resident and commercial real estate developer Richard G. McCready (McCready Leasing Inc.) passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on January 9, 2020 at Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Born May 8, 1940 to parents Robert E. & Lena "Amy" (Purdy) McCready, Dick was a Lucas High School Class of 1958 graduate as well as the first enrollee at The Ohio State University Mansfield Branch Campus.
Early on Dick hustled selling pianos and organs which paved the road to the family-owned business known as McCready Suburban Furniture on West Fourth Street. Auctioneering, liquidating, land acquisition and development were his passions. He enjoyed contributing his time and efforts to charity auctions benefitting the Mansfield Art Center, the Renaissance Theatre and MedCentral Hospital as well as others.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn R. (Dokken) McCready of Lucas; his daughters Leisha McCready of Chicago, IL and Paige McCready of La Jolla, CA; Danielle (Chris) Paul of Marvin, NC, Darby (Pat) Heckerd of Gulfport, FL; grandchildren Maxwell Mueller, Milan Boer, Henri Boer, Aidan Paul, Erin Paul, and Hudson Heckerd; brother Thomas O. (Marsha) McCready; brother-in-law Paul Culler; and Uncle Clyde (Diana) Purdy. Richard was preceded in death by his brother Robert C. McCready and sister Marlene M. McCready Culler.
Calling hours will be held on Monday January 13, 2020 from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at 11am. Both to be held in the Finefrock Chapel of the Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home. Private burial will follow in the Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Friendly House.
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March 3, 2020
never will i have a finer brother than Dick, i miss him greatly. Love, Tom
Uncle Dick & Keith 1962
Keith Beyer
January 13, 2020
Dick was fun, caring and generous uncle to me and my family. We treasure the memories of our trips to Mansfield and our conversations about life and business throughout the years. These thoughts of Dick are forever in our hearts.
With love and sympathy, Keith & Sue Beyer
Uncle Dick & Keith 1962
Keith Beyer
January 13, 2020
Dick was a fun, caring and generous uncle to me and my family. We treasure the memories of our trips to Mansfield and our conversations about life and business throughout the years. These thoughts of Dick are forever in our hearts. With love and sympathy, Keith & Sue Beyer
Robert Struble, MD
January 13, 2020
Dick, approaching life with zest and good humor, contributed greatly to the development of Mansfield. He will be missed. My condolences.
Barbara Laughlin
January 13, 2020
The Mansfield community has lost a good friend and entertaining man. I enjoyed so many occasions with both Dick and Marilyn. He will be missed.
Buffy Tucker
January 12, 2020
Such sad news to hear of Mr. McCready's passing. He will be so greatly missed. He was such a good friend to the Tucker family. My dad, Tom Tucker will miss Dick's humor, business savvy, most of all his friendship.
Thoughts & prayers to his family. God bless.
January 12, 2020
Such sad news to hear of Mr. McCready's passing. He will be greatly missed. He was a valued friend of the Tucker Family. My dad, Tom Tucker will forever miss Dick's humor, business savvy, most of all his friendship.
Thoughts & prayers to his family. God bless.
January 12, 2020
Such sad news to hear of Mr. McCready's passing. He will be greatly missed. He was so many things most especially to us a very good friend to our family. My dad, Tom Tucker will sorely miss Dick's humor, business savvy most of all his friendship.
Thoughts & prayers to his family. God bless.
Frank Parrella
January 12, 2020
Rest In Peace my friend. I enjoyed working with you and some of the good times at the auctions.
Judy Webber
January 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David Hill
January 12, 2020
Marilyn and family so very sorry for your loss, always enjoyed talking to and working with Richard over the years. He was easy to get to know however, He made it very clear what he wanted.
He will surely be missed.
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