Richard Lee Pride, Jr., 59, passed away on February 17, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. He was born on July 19, 1961 to Dessie Taylor and Richard Lee Pride, Sr. He spent over twenty years with the love of his life, his wife, Sharon Alvarez.
Richard started working as a plumber at 16 years old and stayed with the company he loved, Roto-Rooter, for his entire career. In his free time, he enjoyed dirt track racing, riding his three-wheel motorcycle, and walking on the beach.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dessie Deese, and Richard “Pop” Pride, Sr.; and his sister, Darlene Visage.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Gina “Toot” (Bryan) Carter, Angel (Johnny) King; step-daughters, Nikki (Chris) Wrench, Tabitha (Robert) Miesell, and Kiersten Quintois; step-son, Julian Alvarez; grandchildren, Steven King, Jenna King, Brooke Carter, Liam Wrench, Jackson Wrench, and Caleb Miesell; nephews, Paul “Boog” Visage and Christian Potts; nieces, Jackie Gianelli and Amber Bullock; and numerous other loving family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.