Richard Everett "Dickey" Wilson Jr.

Richard Everett "Dickey" Wilson Jr. obituary, Smyrna, TN

Richard Everett "Dickey" Wilson Jr.

Richard Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Family Funeral & Crematory Services, LLC - Murfreesboro on May 24, 2024.

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Richard Everett Wilson Jr. "Dickey" age 50, born October 4th of 1973 in Louisville, KY, to Joy K. Alexander and Richard E. Wilson Sr.
Richard was a Christian and went to be with the Lord on May 18th, 2024, at St.Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, where he currently resided.
Richard is preceded in death by his mother, father, and his sister Dorie Freeman.
Richard leaves behind his devoted wife of 32 years, Denise K Wilson, his brother, Kenneth (Adrienne) Barnett Jr., Nephew Kenneth Isaiah Barnett, Joshua Freeman, and Niece Joanna Freeman. Three children, Micheal "Phats" Rowe of New Albany, IN, Amanda (Nick) Allen of Corydon, IN, Corey (DaVanda) Benningfield of Georgetown, IN, and a daughter in law Nicole Marie Rowe of Lebanon, KY.
He also leaves behind, Grandchildren Dashanae' (Freddy) Rowe, Lamar Thomas (Alson), Faith Massey, Dre Hughes, Clayton Crawford, Iris Denson, Kylie Crawford, Laylaha Denson, Emma Crawford, Ashuanna Rowe, Keannah Benningfield, Corey Benningfield Jr., Serenity Denson, Anthony Benningfield, and five great grandchildren.
Richard was a loving and devoted husband. He loved his children and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a talented graphic designer, artist, composer, and musician. He was a 6 degree black belt in taekwondo and shotokan. He accomplished being a junior Olympian and competed in Body Building competitions. He was fluent in four languages. He was an avid gamer and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. He enjoyed continuing his education and received college degrees in several fields such as surgical technology, pharmacy technician, and computer programming.
The world is a little less bright and Richard will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind.
Services will be private.
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Miguel L Zanartu

August 20, 2024

I enjoyed practicing martial arts with Richard even when we both discipline and practiced different styles. We exchange blows and kicks to each other but at the end of the day we were always friends. We respected each other and valued our friendship. I am sorry, I missed being there with you and your family.

Miguel L. Zanartu

August 20, 2024

The first time, I met Richard back in 1991 Jeffersonville High School ROTC Airforce class. I remembered, Richard as a happy and outspoken individual always a joy to have as a friend. He was a great friend to be around and always happy and outgoing person.

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