Richard Mead Erk's Obituary
Richard Mead Erk, 71, of Albemarle, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Atrium Stanly. No public services are planned at this time.
Mr. Erk was born March 4, 1951 in Honesdale, PA to the late Clifford Russell Erk and Jane Elizabeth Sandercock Erk. He was an avid golfer and retired from IAC Corporation in Albemarle. Richard was a member at Congregational Christian Church in Albemarle.
Richard is survived by his wife of 29 years, Debra Mauldin Erk of the home; daughter: Jennifer Bradshaw of Lynchburg, VA; son: Patrick Erk (Jessica) of Lynchburg, VA; grandchildren: Mark Bradshaw, Maggie Bradshaw, Cooper Bradshaw, Carter Bradshaw, Gabriel Erk, Julie Erk, Arabella Erk, Gabriel Logwood; sister: Karen Goodrich (Jim) of Boulder, CO; brother-in-law: Brian Himpele of South Bend, IN; and Richard’s service dog Marley.
He was preceded in death by grandchildren: Marquis Erk and Dante Erk, and sister: Cindy Himpele.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Erk family.
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