Richard Glenn Fago

Richard Glenn Fago obituary

Richard Glenn Fago

Richard Fago Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wolfe Funeral Home - Fort Mill on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Richard Glen Fago, age 77, of Indian Land, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center.

The family is hosting a celebration of life that will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Born in Beloit, WI was the son of the late John Edward Fago and Elizabeth "Betty" Austin Fago. He was a graduate of Ripawam High School and was an employee of Martin Marnida Aggregates where he was a loader operator for 25 years. He enjoyed walking his dogs, going fishing, golfing and spending time in his garden. He also enjoyed 12 years of scouting. He and his wife were members of Bonds Grove Methodist Church.

Surviving is his loving wife of 44 years, Debra Ann Fago; his children, Jason Fago (Lesslie), Gary Fago (Deniel), Amiee Fleahman; siblings, Lisa Fago, Ken Fago; grandchildren, Justis Fago (Kennedy), Jonathan Fago (Violet), Jazzlyn Fago, Hannah Fago, Skyla King, Madison Fleahman; great-grandchildren, Dawson Fago, Serenity Fago, Jonathan Fago Jr., Banx Fago and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Fago.

Memorial may be made to: Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

Condolences: www.wolfefuneralhome.com.

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