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Richard Sankey Obituary
October 6, 1928 - February 26, 2013
Raleigh
Richard (Dick) Sankey was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948 and graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1952. He spent most of his life in North Canton, Ohio where he started his own business, Alpha Enterprises, in 1972 which he ran until his retirement in 1989. He and his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Kline Sankey, then split their time between Ohio and Green Cove Springs, FL until settling in Raleigh in 2010.
Dick was a community-oriented man who was instrumental in the formation of Pathway House, an organization that helps children in need, based in Canton, OH. He was a long-standing member of the Canton Rotary Club and enjoyed golf and Bridge.
He is survived by his wife and two children; Jim Sankey (Beth) of Charlotte and Suzanne Whitmeyer of Raleigh, and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Sankey Collins and his son, David Sankey.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, March 1 at 2pm at The Cypress of Raleigh. Memorial donations can be made to Pathway House, 4895 Dressler Road NW, Canton, OH 44718 (www.pathwaycfc.org).
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Dick Maggiore
March 10, 2013
It was Dick Sankey who encouraged me while in my twenties to join Pathway's newly-formed board of trustees. I shared with him that I didn't feel equipped to do so. Dick said nonsense. This began my volunteer work in the non-profit social services world that has given me so much fulfillment. Thank you Dick. I also watched him with amazement run his new business single-handedly in the 70s. Dick was the genuine entrepreneur. Dick impacted so many lives in such positive ways. Dick's life work will live on. My sympathy to Jim and his family.
March 6, 2013
The Armour family was sad to hear of Dicks passing, many great times will be remembered both on and off the Golf Course. My Mom and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Ann Armour
Larry & Lisa Yeager
March 4, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to the Sankey family in this most difficult time. Dick was a very good man and an example to all. He will be remembered for his energetic spirit and the great smile which he shared with almost everyone he met...
Linda Jones
March 2, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to Doe and family. We so enjoyed knowing Dick with his wonderful sense of humor and kind heart. Our prayers are with you at this sad time
March 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sankey family.
Jim and Polly North Canton, Ohio
Connie Horton (McClelland)
March 1, 2013
Suzanne,
I was sad to hear of your father's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
March 1, 2013
Our sympathies to Doe and Family. We enjoyed many bridge and golf games with Dick and Doe. God Bless.
Bob and Audrey Webster
Sandra Petty
March 1, 2013
Doe and Family,
So very sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you.....
hugs
Sandra Petty
Steve Schaetzle
March 1, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. He was a great man. Even in retirement, Dick would come to the office, and would always take the time to stop by and chat, and ask how you were doing. He was just a class act, and a pleasure to know.
Joyce Dubelle
March 1, 2013
Dear Doe, Jim and your families,
I'm so sorry to read of Dick's passing. What a kind and thoughtful man he was and an absolute joy as a boss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jodi Barnard
March 1, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Dick. I worked for both him and his son, Jim at Alpha quite a while back. He was a truly great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jodi Barnard (Ringer when I worked for Dick & Jim).
Lisa Giovannelli
March 1, 2013
Suzanne and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest and most sincere sympathy go out to all of you. May God bless each of you with peace of heart and mind and many happy memories. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Fetzer-Gonzalez
February 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our family's had some great times and wonderful memories.
Cindy Bowman
February 28, 2013
The memories are so many...from spending the afternoon with the Sankey's when my baby brother (now 50) was born, to vacations in Nags Head...and more. Thoughts of love to the family.
Barb Aubihl
February 28, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Dick, he was so kind and always thoughtful. I am lucky to have know and worked for him. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick and Gabi in January 2013
Gabriela Sankey
February 28, 2013
As a Dick's daughter in law myself and my 3 children Jan, Jacob and Maria experienced dad's love, kindness and generosity. We will miss Dad and his memory will live on with us forever.
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