Richard VanDyke Sr. Obituary
The passing of Richard VanDyke Sr. of Paris, Tennessee, born in Elbert, West Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 19, 2024 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard VanDyke Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Lee and Maggie Belle Dean VanDyke; his son William Richard VanDyke, Jr.; and his sister Edna Puckett. He is survived by: his wife Pamela Swor VanDyke; his sons, Eddie VanDyke (Amy) of Paris and Andy VanDyke (Christy) of Paris; his siblings, Janis Thurman (Larry) of Damascus, MD, Phyllis Hankins (Stan) of Dolestown, OH, Ellen Bowling of Tampa, FL and Gordon VanDyke (Mary) of Lawndale, NC; his grandchildren, Ryan Hamlin (Mandy), Hunter VanDyke (Brittney), Katie VanDyke, Zach VanDyke (Alexis), Maggie VanDyke (Collin Howd), Ethan VanDyke and Caleb VanDyke; and his great grandchildren, Ellie, Emma, Eden Hamlin, Vivian, Emilia, Olivia Kate VanDyke and Will Howd. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
