Richard Smith Obituary
Rick is survived by his two sons Sam and Chuck (Lindsay) and four granddaughters, Lila, Evelyn, Stella, and Lorelei.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed motorsports, and a master of carpentry. He was an early riser, and a man of few words, but loved to share a good joke. He was a loving father & grandfather, and a great friend. He will be truly missed.
His sons are planning a Celebration of Life for later this spring/summer.
In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to the family to be added to a fund set up for his granddaughter's.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 2, 2026
My condolences to Rick´s family. Rick was a good man, true friend, and an awesome father. He will be miss deeply. May his memory be eternal.
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