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Richard Alexander Kiser., 58, passed Away Peacefully Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation of Statesville, North Carolina. Richard was born on November 20, 1953 in Charlotte, N.C. Richard is a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School. He was owner and operator of Bright Works, his boat building business. Richard was a member of A.A. and lived one day at a time. He dearly loved the ocean and animals, especially bassett hounds. Through they ears, Rick always loved to travel, making many wonderful & faithful friends, and “He will be greatly missed“.
He was preceded in death by his parents Millie and Joe Kiser, along with his Brother–In–Law, Claude Dixon of New Bern.
He is survived by his son, Joe Alexander Kiser of Vancouver, Washington, his sister, Jo Elaine Dixon of New Bern, North Carolina, his nephew, Chris Dixon of Raleigh, North Carolina, and his very special friend and caregiver to the end, Julie Tripp of Statesville, North Carolina.
Special thanks go out to each and everyone who made “our loved one’s” last days here so peaceful and comfortable, (especially your visits and calls, Ed). Yours and Julie’s “faithfulness” will never be forgotten. The family and friends would also like to express their sincere appreciation to Pastor Tom Corbell for his spiritual support and guidance and the Gordon Hospice House and Brian Center for the excellent care they provided for Rick during his illness.
A special memorial service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Hospice organization.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Kiser family. Online condolences may be made at www.mycarolinacremation.com.
Robin L. Phillips says
Jo Elaine,
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Thanks to Eddie, I was able to speak with Rick and be kept up to date on his condition. I was so hoping that I would be able to see him – but time was not there. Again, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort in knowing that there are family and friends keeping you close in their prayers at this most difficult time.
May God Bless you all,
Robin
Mary Dixon says
Dear JoElaine,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
I love you,
Aunt Mary
Sharon Dixon, Richard Dixon says
So sorry to hear. Sounds like a guy Dickie would have loved to know….similar interests and histories! Sending our love and prayers to Jo Elaine and family.
Ed Hyland says
Jo Elaine, Joe and Julie may the peace of Christ uphold you in your grief. I cannot tell you how much of an impact it made on my life to be able to see Rick again and meet his son Joe and Julie who took such great care of him in his last months. Rick gave us the greatest gift he could give – the assurance that he did his part to claim his redemption through Christ. That way we can all see him again if we do likewise. God bless you,
ed
A. J. Sartin says
Rick was one of my best friends ever since I met him in 2000. Rick will always be in a special place in my heart!
Yes…he WILL BE MISSED !!
jan hagan says
rick was the most important and beautiful person that i ever have the known, our 18 plus years together was something i treasure every day, i so dearly miss his advice and love, his road was very hard but he walked with dignity and faith
he is forever in my heart
Jan says
I am Rick’s ex, I have many pictures of him as a child, and when he lived in St Augustine, Florida.
I would like to contact Ed Hyland, and have these photos sent to him and he could make sure his son, Joe gets them.
Jan O’Hagan