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Richard Havens obituary, 1940-2025, Pittsboro, NC

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Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, Griffin Chapel

396 West Street

Pittsboro, North Carolina

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Memorial Service

Oct. 11, 2025

11:00 a.m.

The University Presbyterian Church

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Richard Havens Obituary

Richard "Dick" Havens, known as "Rhino," of Fearrington Village, passed away September 22, 2025, aged 85. Born in 1940 in Baltimore, he was a standout football player at Duke University, where he helped win three ACC Championships and the 1961 Cotton Bowl. He served as a U.S. Air Force Captain during the Vietnam War, earned a master's at UNC and built a real estate career as president of GEOCORP. Honored for his leadership in football and real estate, he was celebrated for his warmth, friendships, and love of gatherings. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Fitch Havens, and extended family. A memorial service will be held at The University Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill on Saturday, October 11th at 11 a.m.

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Published by The News & Observer from Sep. 25 to Sep. 28, 2025.

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

The University Presbyterian Church

Chapel Hill, NC

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Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, Griffin Chapel

396 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312

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