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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Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Mr. Richard Edward Montgomery - January 22, 2024
My sincere sympathy to the Montgomery family. I didn't know he had passed. He was such a fun and beautiful soul. Always smiling and he loved his daughters. I will never forget his fun demeanor and sweet hospitality. You will be missed "Slick Rick". Rest well my friend
Beverly Leak Crawford & family
Rick's presence will always be with us through his lessons on love, life and laughter that he left us with whether it was a brief encounter, a year or a lifetime! We will miss your light, Cuz. Josephine Stewart
Lacreeta ,I will never forget the first time that I met your dad. His smile was so refreshing. To you and your sisters and family , you are in our prayers, Lawrence (LC) was blessed to have such a warm spirited grandad. Love MsV ,CB and Mark. We love you all !!
My condolences for our to the family John, Albert, and Charlie and family may God continue to bless your family and may the peace of God who surpasses all understanding keep your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus...Ms Carolyn M Morman
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers 🙏 are extended to all of Rick's family. Rick was a neighbor in the community of Sun Valley, Lilesville. He was a very, gentle and kind young man always with a smile. He will be missed greatly! Richard Hough & Siblings
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Love You❤️❤️❤️❤️
My condolences and love to the family, we grew up together and loved like sisters and brother's.
Sending my condolences and love for the family. We all grew up together and loved one another like sisters and brothers.
My cousin, my brother, my friends, words can't express my feelings, I know you are in Gods loving arms and that gives me peace. I lite a yellow candle for the sunshine you brought just being in your presence. Our memories growing up and into adulthood will always be treasured and dear to my heart. RIP💛❤️ Barry, Shirley & Branden Pierce
My sincere condolences goes out to the family members. RIP... (Betty S Ratliff
My sincere condolences goes out to the family members, RIP
Remembering our good times back in the early 90's when we played baseball and softball with the Wadesboro A's and the Lady A's. Having fun and supporting each other. You will be missed my friend, but not forgotten. Praying for peace and comfort for the Montgomery family during this time of sorrow! Judy Hall and family
Sending my sincere condolences to all the Montgomery family members. My prayers are with you all 🙏 Michael Spencer
Sending our sympathy, love, and prayers to all the Montgomery family. Praying that God will give the family peace and comfort that only HE can during this difficult time. Rick and I were not related by blood, but our family loved him as if we were! Focus on your happy memories from the past and know that he is in the arms of Jesus! Rick never met a stranger. He could lift your spirits with his words of encouragement. Rick always had a smile on his face and would do anything for anybody to help them. Rick will be missed by many but the celebration in heaven upon his arrival is greater than any of us can imagine. I am so thankful for his friendship. Rick will be greatly missed, and we feel a huge hole in our hearts. Rest easy (Rick the Ruler)! Dennis, Carrie, Skoota and Doug and Keziah.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad. His legacy will live on through the love and values he instilled in y'all. Know that you are surrounded by caring friends. During this time of profound loss, know that I'm always here.. Love always Michele Smith
Rick Montgomery, you will truly be missed by many. You were such an Awesome father, grandfather, and a great friend to many. Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal. Rick the Ruler as you was called by many but you will always be my grandbaby, granddaddy. Sending love and Condolences to LaCreeta, Deidre, Cassie, and LC, the entire Montgomery Family. May Peace and Comfort surround you in the days ahead. Lawrence, Chris, Trae', Christopher Parsons.
Prayers to the family❤️❤️❤️ Francine Tillman and family
So sorry for the loss of Richard Edward Montgomery, In the memory of my classmate Ricky Montgomery I sented a memory candle 🕯 you will be missed with class of 1978. Praying for the family Robert and Shirley Liles
My deepest condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss. May God give you all peace in your hour of bereavement. Shirley Knotts Parker
To a fellow classmate "rest my brother" for God has called you home, now you are free. May god wrap his arms around your family and take care of them in this time of need. Diane Morris
Sending thoughts prayers and condolences to the families.Rick will be missed and never forgotten.Rest in Peace Rick.
Raye Heilig and Family
Sending Healing Hugs to The Montgomery/Huntley Family. Rick your SMILE was a gift to everyone that had an encounter with you. Thank you deeply for that!!! Everlasting-The Janet Huntley Family
Rest in peace my brother, friends forever. Norris Ratliff and family.
Rick was my classmate, he will be missed. Praying for his daughters and his family Brenda Colson Richardson
Rick has been a long time friend of mine and he is definitely gone be missed. Rest well Rick The Ruler♥️ Felesha Bennett
Prayers to the family. Mr. Rick was a cool dude. I enjoyed hearing him cheer us on during our basketball, volleyball and softball games. He was the absolute best to be around.
Sending prayers for comfort from GOD for the entire family. Memories lives in our hearts - how Ricky would look in on our grandparents (Mr. Will & Wincey Dumas & later his son, uncle Prentiss Dumas). RIP our neighbor... Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant (William Pegues,& Addie)
Take your rest Rick. You will be missed. Your cousin Ann Ingram and family.
Our family were sad to hear of Rick's passing. He was a fun guy to be around. May his daughters and family somehow find comfort, understanding, and peace knowing that God still cares. Rick will be missed!! Callie & Susan Little
My deepest condolences to the family of my friend and classmate "Rick". Rick was a fun and loving guy to be around. Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Joan ( Regina) Waring
My prayers to the family of comfort and peace during this time. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Laquita Hailey
My condolences to his daughters and his family during this time 🫶🏼💐
My condolences to the family. I will truly miss Rick,everytime I come back to NC.he would have me laughing. MAE SMITH and family
My condolences to the Montgomery Family praying 🙏 so sorry for your loss Rick was such a great guy I remember him in the days singing on the Gospel Truetones Choir and all the guys had afros RIP in peace Rick Lydia Allen
Praying for the family.Billy&Delores Sturdivant
Sending my sincere condolences to the family! So sorry for your loss. Brenda Merriman❤️🙏🏾
Sending my prayer,love and condolence to you all. Rick will be greatly miss not just the neighborhood but all that knew him.Rest in peace my dear friend. 🙏
Sending Condolences to the Montgomery Family. We will continue to keep you all lifted in our thoughts/prayers.... The Buchanon/Polk Family
Please accept my deepest condolences. My prayers are with the family🙏🏽 Donna Liles
Praying for the family. James & Brenda Maske
Sending our condolences and 🙏. Sorry for the loss of your love one.
Larry, Vera Cash and Family.🌹
Praying for the family, Willie Mae Douglas
Rest in peace ruler.
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