Richard Edward Montgomery was born in Anson County on June 18, 1960. He was the son of the late Daisy Montgomery Dockery and John Caple. He was a graduate of Anson Senior High School Class of 1978 and a retired textile Supervisor.

Richard, aka “Slick Rick”, “Ricky”, and most known as “Rick the Ruler” was a loving, kind, devoted and proud father. He loved his three daughters and grandson beyond measure. He attended almost every event they had, whether it was dance, band concerts or sporting events. He was their biggest cheerleader, oftentimes coaching their teams. He was loved by many and well known throughout the County of Anson.

He was a gentle man that would give anyone the shirt off his back. He carried a light that attracted many to him, never wanting to see anyone upset or sad. He was the life of any party, oftentimes being a diffuser of situations with his saying, “The main thing is don’t get excited”. He would announce his presence with “Rick the Ruler, standing tall looking good wish you were in Hollywood”. He is now resting at peace and smiling from ear to ear to finally be reunited with his long-lost love, his wife, Martha Sturdivant Montgomery.

He was preceded in death by his wife and one true love, Martha Sturdivant Montgomery, his parents, his siblings Kevin Dockery, Jean Montgomery, Carolyn Caple, John Caple, Marvin Caple, and Wayne Caple.

He leaves to cherish his memories, three daughters, Lacreeta Montgomery-Parsons of Indian Trail, NC; Deidra Montgomery of Raleigh, NC; and Cassie Marshall of Charlotte, NC. One grandchild, Lawrence Parsons, Jr. A special aunt, Mama Ardener Montgomery, and a stepmother, Maggie Caple; his siblings, John Montgomery (Rev. Dannie Montgomery), Margret Knotts (Eric), Barbara Lewis (Paul), Carolyn Dockery McCoy, Shirley Caple, Sherrie Caple (Michael), and Gloria Hairston (Danny), Albert Montgomery (Debbie), Charlie Montgomery (Minister Mary Montgomery); Uncle Robert, Aunt Virginia, and Uncle James Montgomery, Aunt Francis Carroll; sisters-in-law; special friends, Dennis Rorie, Lee Hardison, James Davis (JD), Willie Davis, and Clarence Rorie; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The Services to the Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mr. Montgomery will be on Friday, January 26, 2024, 2:30pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot, Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Montgomery Family will greet family and friends on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 2:00-2:30pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The public viewing will be on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 3:00-5:00pm at Smith Funeral Home.

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Time: Jan 26, 2024 02:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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