Donald W. Rich's Obituary
Donald W. Rich, known better as Don, of Memphis Tennessee passed on April 11, 2024 at the age of 83 at Saint Francis hospital in Memphis, Tennessee after a long battle with COPD. He was born to the late Wilber P. Rich and Martha Geraldine Rich on August 26, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Jane Ellen Rich.
Don was a 1959 graduate of Messick High School he was also in the United States Air Force from June 1959 to June 1963.
He was survived by his love of 44 years Melinda C Rich. His son Shawn P. Rich and daughter Sarah Jane Watson. He also leaves to cherish six grandchildren and his faithful companion, Lilah.
Don was a kind, gentle, and funny man. He was a long time donor to St.Jude, Tower to Tower, and other charities if donations are given please donate to these in his honor. The Memorial will be June 29, 2024 at Memorial Park on Poplar Ave. with visitation at 1:00 PM following with a memorial at 2:00 PM. The burial will follow at a later date and be private to family.
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