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Richard Mehaffey Obituary
Nashville - Age 91, deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jeannette Maddox Mehaffey, two sisters and three brothers.
Cherishing his memory are his beloved wife of 70 years, JoAnn Osteen Mehaffey; daughter, LuAnn (Carl) Breece; sons, Joe (Cheryl) Mehaffey and Rick (Dianne) Mehaffey. He will be lovingly remembered by nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many cherished friends.
Dick was a member of Brentwood Hills Church of Christ where he was a Breakfast Brothers and Sonshiners member. He was a veteran of WWII U.S. Air Corps, graduate of Peabody College and Shriner. He was retired District Manager of Browning-Ferris Industries.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, April 19, 2018, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon at Brentwood Hills Church of Christ, 5120 Franklin Road, followed by A Celebration of Life service beginning at 12:00 Noon.
Honorary pallbearers will be Breakfast Brothers and Sonshiners.
The family wishes to express gratitude and love to Drs. Michael McNamara, Dean Knoll, Robert Quinn and Adam Prudoff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Morning Star Sanctuary, P.O. Box 568, Madison, TN 37116 or Alive Hospice. Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 615-331-1952.
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M C
April 13, 2019
I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Richard. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (psalm 91:11).
Luis David Rodriguez
March 5, 2019
Rest In Peace Mr Mehaffey. You were an honorable, decent family man. You were also an excellent professional who contributed greatly to BFI's success in Puerto Rico, where I had the honor and privilege to meet you. Thank you for all the support you gave me. Thank you for having me stay in your home with your lovely wife.I enjoyed very much going together to the baseball game in Nashville. I know God has you in your glory.
January 3, 2019
I have just heard about Dick passing away. He was a great friend of my husband in BFI, and he and JoAnn were personal friends as we traveled together. I am so sorry to hear about his death.
Barbara Hoggatt
Sumrall, MS
John Mehaffey
April 20, 2018
Uncle Dick will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. He was a glowing model of compassion and love. Everyone whose life he touched,was enriched by the encounter. May the lord cradle him in His loving arms and grant calm and peace to those he leaves behind. We will all look forward longingly to our reunion in paradise . Our love and prayers to all the family.
Ann Wood
April 19, 2018
We are so grateful for his beautiful and well-lived life. We cherish the sweet memories from family reunions, our years at Vanderbilt and our last visit in Nashville. Love and prayers for comfort for all of you at this sad time.
Lynn Wright
April 18, 2018
Mr Mehaffey was a great guy - a fine Christian man.
So sorry to hear the family is hurting.
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