Richard Odell Sechrist

Born in Winston-Salem, NC, Richard was a devoted and loving husband to Debbie Sechrist for 41 years. He was an adoring father to his children, Lori Whitley (Matt), Ryan, and Brandon Sechrist (Karen). He was a proud “Papa” to Jacob (Skyler), Makenzie and Tyler Whitley, Kailey and Kelsey Sechrist, Mia, Brittyn, and Charlie Sechrist. He was a caring brother to Steve Sechrist (Mabel) and Chris Sechrist (Dana) and brother-in-law to Joey Belton (Shelly), along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Odell Sechrist and Margie Cranfill Sechrist, and a doting grandmother, Frankie Cranfill. His extended family and friends will remember Richard for his patience and kindness. He will be missed by his dear friend, Rose Joyce (Tony), who brought joy and laughter to his days.

Richard served in the army as an ER medic. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University and was the CFO of Reynolda Mfg in East Bend, NC, where he was a partial owner. He loved golfing, but his passion for life was to spend time with his children and grandchildren and watching his grandson, Jacob, play baseball.

The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life in the chapel of Frank Vogler and Sons Funeral Home, 2849 Middlebrook Dr, in Clemmons, NC, on Saturday, January 25th. Interment to follow service at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to Trellis Supportive Care (Hospice) at 101 Hospice Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.