Richard Larry Himelick

Richard Larry Himelick, 92, Kokomo, Indiana passed away on February 14, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1930 in Hartford City, Indiana the son of Orvin and Ruthanna Himelick (Stephens). On June 11, 1950 in Marion, IN, he married Wilma Himelick (Heiser) who survives.

Richard graduated in 1948 from Jefferson Township High School in Upland, IN. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. During the Korean War, he traveled around the world on the U.S.S. Hickox destroyer. Richard and his wife Wilma moved to Kokomo in 1954 where he began working at Delco Radio as an accountant. Richard was a member of the Church of Christ in Kokomo and served as an elder. After retirement in 1985, he and his wife enjoyed spending winters in Bonita Springs, FL. Richard was very talented in carpentry work and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed helping others with repairs, new construction and wood working. Richard also enjoyed teaching others and passing on his life skills to the next generations.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Wilma Himelick of Kokomo; son, Jeffery (Kristine) Himelick of Kokomo; daughter, Deanna (Jeff) Kirk of Westfield, IN; grandchildren, Chad Haworth, Todd Haworth, Tori (Josh) Hayes, Annette Himelick, Erin (Justin) Estle, Amy (Brandon) Lewis, Megan (Doug) Nelson, Nicholas (Adele) Kirk, Amber (Doug) Kirby, Allyson (Justin) Lee; great grandchildren, Derrick (Alex) Haworth, Hannah (Lance) Brumfiel, Justin Haworth, Kendall Haworth, Brynn Haworth, Madison (Gage) Conley, Grace Hayes, Camdyn Hayes, Adam Hayes, Jacob Himelick, Jackson Himelick, Mason Estle, Elise Estle, Brady Nelson, Ambrie Nelson, Ava Nelson, Lea Nelson, Gemma Kirk, Kingston Kirby, Emeric Kirby, Sydney Lee, Mia Lee; and four great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Merrill Himelick, sister Barbara Himelick, and grandson Jason Himelick.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, February 20, 2023 at Center Road Church of Christ. Funeral services 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2023 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Center Road Church of Christ. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery Kokomo, Indiana with military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Center Road Church of Christ.

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