Richard "Rick" Ireland, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Rick was an avid UK fan that loved watching them win basketball games, loved to go to Churchill Downs and bet on the horses, and loved taking his boat out fishing with his son and brothers. He loved going on annual vacations with his family and friends. He always enjoyed any time he got to spend with his grandchildren. Rick will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor of knowing him.
He was born on June 15, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Mary (Harp) Ireland. He is preceded in death by his Father, John Orville Ireland, Sr., Mother, Mary Corine Ireland, Siblings, John Ireland, Jr., Carolyn Caughron, and Ronald Ireland.
Richard is survived by his loving Wife of 34 years, Sheryl Ann Ireland; Children, Kyle Sean (Amber) Ireland, Jacob M. (Kate) Johnson, Jeremy C. (Mallory) Johnson, and Jennifer T. (Eric) Sebastian; Grandchildren, Savana (Osmin) Sebastian, Tayler (Matthew) McGowan, Bryson Sebastian, Tucker Johnson, Braxton Sebastian, Sam Johnson, Zoey Johnson, Turner Johnson, and Annistyn Ireland; Great-Grandchildren, Stella Doblado and Oaklee Doblado; Siblings, Shirley (Gene) Wiles, Glenn (Susan) Ireland, and Patti (Stewart) Roberts as well as many loved nieces, nephews, family, and friends to cherish his loving memory forever.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Funeral Service will be at 3:00 pm on Friday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel.
The family requests that contributions in Richard's memory be made to Hosparus of Louisville or Kentucky Organ Donor Association.
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