Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Richard Edwards Obituary
RICHARD "DICK" D. EDWARDS, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home.
He was born on May 28, 1932 in Jeffersonville, Ohio to Dwight and Esther Smith Edwards. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. Dick retired from Ferno-Washington Incorporated after forty-one years of service. He was a long-time member of the Knight Runners Car Club. He enjoyed watching The Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes, shooting pool, old cars, and watching game shows.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Leota "Dodie" M. Rodgers Edwards, whom he married on September 6, 1953; brothers, Gene Pierce, Don Edwards, Meade "Lum" (Margaret) Edwards; and brothers-in-law, Clarence White, Johnny Harrison, and Beryl Raypole,
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Bill Jones; grandchildren, Jamie (Jeff) Hulligan, and Thadd (Amy) Jones; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Trevor, and Kalvin; siblings, Barbara White, Phyllis (Don) Joseph, and Ruthie Raypole. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Mell Wickensimer officiating with burial to follow at the Washington Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday morning from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Edwards
5 Entries
June 28, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Dale Hart
June 23, 2018
Rip Dickey
June 21, 2018
Such a great man! He will be missed. Sandy
June 21, 2018
Our Heart's and Prayers go out to your family. We have very fond memories of both your parents.
Bob and Wileen Stackhouse
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Richard Edwards's name
Memorial Events
for Richard Edwards
Funeral services provided by:
Summers Funeral Home223 W. Market St., Washington Court House, OH 43160
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Edwards's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
