Dye, Richard RickDye, Richard "Rick" age 52 of Winter Park, passed away at Cape Canaveral Hospital surrounded by family on Thursday, May 29. He was born in Winter Park, Florida on August 31, 1961, the youngest of two children to Roy Titus Dye and Shirley Ann Dye. Rick is survived by his six children: Olivia, Annys, Lisl, Lindsey, Macy and Hunter, as well as his four grandchildren: Kaidyn, Raigen, Cailyn and Logan. Rick grew up in Winter Park loving to hunt, fish, water ski and snow ski with his family and graduated from the University of Florida, M.E. Rinker, Sr., School of Building Construction in 1984. Rick was a member of the Homebuilders Association of Central Florida, FHBA and the National Association of Homebuilders; he held numerous leadership positions for all three organizations and received multiple prestigious awards during his career including Builder of the Year in 1992. In the later years of his life Rick was very dedicated to the mission field and founded RAD Missions, helping build churches, homes and water mills in various countries around the world. Rick will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando on Monday, June 2 2014 at 2 pm with a reception to follow at the Alfond Inn.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jun. 1, 2014.

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Kristin Simich

November 27, 2015

My dear uncle, you were taken too soon. Though I carry the best of you in my DNA we still miss your presence. A force to be reckoned with. I don't think I'll ever have a Thanksgiving come and go without remembering you. I cherish the good times and carry on with a positive memory as many others do. <3

May 30, 2015

My condolences to the entire Dye family. Rick and I were best buddies in elementary school - Ridgewood Park. We played in the same little league and on opposing teams in High School. Last time I ran into him was at an Orlando Magic game in the 90s. I was blessed to have been able to call him my friend. RIP - Ricky.

Annys Dye

January 10, 2015

Moving into a new year and moving forward with all of our lives the sting of the pain of our fathers passing is still very harsh. There have been many moments it doesn't seem real and that he is just out of touch on one of his many adventures. His smile, touch, and laughter will be forever missed in our lives! We love you daddy!

Macy Dye

July 1, 2014

Reading through these warms my heart. Thank you all for your time, thoughts and prayers.

Donna

June 18, 2014

It is with much sadness to hear of his passing. Forever in our hearts. Many prayers to the Dye family.

Donna

June 7, 2014

Crying is how your body speaks when your mouth can't explain the pain you feel. My tears continue to fall, I loved you like a brother, you will always be "My-Rick" Until we meet again.......

June 3, 2014

My Dear Friend, I have lost many people in my young life, but for some reason losing you is very hard for me to deal with. I cant imagine what your family is going through and I pray constantly for them. I want to pick up the phone and say I'm heading over to Canaveral to stay a few days. I will miss you miss you buddy and always cherish the times we had.

FISH ON !!!!!
Capt.Tony

Holly Chapman

June 3, 2014

I just recently met Rick by phone several times through my work with Homes from the Heart and Water Engineers for the Americas. His passion and enthusiasm were infectious. His commitment to helping the poor was truly inspiring. I am saddened by his passing and send my condolences to his family.

Adrian Knight

June 3, 2014

My sympathy to his wife andc children,sister and Dave. May you find the neccessary strength,as time try's to modify the pain.

Christine Royall-Geffs

June 3, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

cherylann

June 2, 2014

I've loved you since you were born. Shine on, you are so free now.

Michael Ashington-Pickett

June 2, 2014

I Could not believe that you passed away Rick, too young, too much still to do. You will be sorely missed by so many people. Thank you Rick for being you God bless you and your family. Michael Ashington-Pickett.

Michael Bonderer

June 2, 2014

My family and the members of Homes from the Heart send our deepest sympathies to the Dye family on the loss of Rick. I began working with Rick three years ago after the earthquake in Haiti. Arm in arm, we served the poorest of the poor in Haiti, El Salvador and Guatemala through the partnership of RAD Missions International and Homes from the Heart. It was a pleasure and privilege to work with such a compassionate and visionary man, and I hope you find comfort in the fact that he helped and touched the lives of so many people. Together, we had just begun a mission to help the poor in Nicaragua. Rick's untimely passing leaves much to be done, but our organization is committed to carrying out his ministry there.

Rest in peace, friend. You and your family are in our prayers.

Mike and Zuze Bonderer
Homes from the Heart
San Salvador, El Salvador

June 2, 2014

It is with much sadness that I learned of Rick's passing. My deepest condolences to family and friends. We enjoyed some wonderful times together with his friends during business trips to Orlando, especially golfing, and fishing at the groves.

Warm thoughts and much peace.
Bill Nestor, Freelance Writer, Newfane, VT

Anthony & Lynn English

June 2, 2014

Rick brought so many happy moments in our life and left us with a treasure trove of memories. We will never be able to forget him. We are praying for you all in this difficult time.

Our Heart felt Sympathy,
Anthony & Lynn English
Stefanie & Jason Singletary & Leland McCook

Chris Barley

June 2, 2014

Words don't adequately convey my thoughts of heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. We had a lot of very good times. Netanyahoo Ricky!

Dianna Colvin

June 2, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss... this won't be an easy time for all of you...but the Lord knows when He wants Us Home...my father and my brother are there with my mother... helping at the Rainbow Bridge...
Rick was as caring man with a smiling face~~~
Let me know if you need anything. A hug, A shoulder...I'm right here

June 2, 2014

I am so sad to hear of Ricks passing. He was truly a loving, caring man and will be missed. Jo Ann Howell

Liz Smith

June 1, 2014

To Rick's family,
All of his LHPS friends / classmates will truly miss him. Rest in Peace Rick.
Liz Blakey Smith

Pam Poss

June 1, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dye family for the loss of your brother, father, friend. May God bless you with peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Pam Poss

June 1, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. RIP Rick.
Jon and Lori Hodgskin

Kimberly Neff

June 1, 2014

My husband and I knew him as Ricky at LHPS. We are deeply saddened at his passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Kim Causey and Ernie Neff

william mesmer

June 1, 2014

It is with sadness that I read this. Sending all of the Dye family peace and love. I remember Ricks smile and warm heart. His kindness is what I remember most about Rick. I hope that his legacy grows through all who knew him.

Steve O'Dowd

June 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers for Rick and for comfort for his family. As a fellow past-president of the Home Builders' Association of Metro Orlando, I held Rick in high esteem as a person and as a professional. I dealt with Rick in different projects over the years and can attest that he was a true professional and a man of high integrity. Rick will be missed.

June 1, 2014

So very sorry for your loss, Rick was a good friend. He will be missed.
With Warm Regards and Sympathy,
Lisa Fisher Meuche

Sarah Stone

June 1, 2014

What an awesome person leaving us. He will be truly missed.

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