after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, living in New Jersey for
a short time before moving to Harrisburg, PA. He then moved to this area of Palm Beach county
in 1969. Richard served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a pastor of Jacob's Destiny Church in Pahokee, a founder and director of Gospel Rescue Mission of the Palm Beaches for 5 years, also the Regeneration Center of West Palm Beach and director and founder of Matthew 25 Ministries for 22 years. He also enjoyed working with his prison ministry.
Richard was preceded in death by his first wife Virginia (Ginny) in 1979.
He is survived by his wife Margaret (Maggie); his children: Patti & Roy Symonette,
Michael & Debra Witherow, Bonnie Casazza, Len & Stacie Smith, Jay & Joyce Howe. He also leaves to
cherish his memory 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his sister Jayne Shaner.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 14th at the Trinity Church International Church
7255 South Military Tr., Lake Worth, Fl. at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to the
Matthew 25 Ministries PO Box 5690 Lake Worth, FL. 33466 would be appreciated. His funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to
DORSEY - E. EARL SMITH
MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME
3041 KIRK ROAD
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 33461
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