Richard "Rick" Dear Jr., 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. Rick was a loving father and son. He never met a stranger and could make anyone smile with his infectious spirit. He had his own "Rick-tionary" and "can't" wasn't a part of it! Uplifting people with other words of encouragement when needed. He always wanted to send you off with a "make it a super fantastic day!" Rick was definitely one of a kind, an "up, up kind of a guy" as he would say. He will be truly missed. Forever in our hearts and memories.
He was born on July 31, 1969 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Richard and Edna (Gaddis) Dear. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Ernest Dear, Sr. and daughter, Tyra Richelle Dear.
Rick is survived by his loving family, mother, Edna Dear; wife, Wanda Dear; daughters, Karissa (Jake) Dear Pitcock, Kariana (Zach) Dear-Mansfield, Taya (Taylor) Dear, and Saralynn Herman; siblings, Patti (Ray) Price, Pam Dear, Janice (Casey) Litaker, and Darren (Kelly) Recore. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends to cherish his loving memory forever.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Celebration of Life Service will be at 5:00 pm on Friday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel.
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