Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Visitation 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Rick was born on November 20, 1965 and was 57 years old when he passed of colon cancer on September 18, 2023.
He is survived by his 3 children, Matthew, Melissa, Macon, his granddaughter Morgan, wife Teresa, his mother, Judy Thompson, and sister Tammy Valley and her family.
He was known for giving his time to others by being involved in MIASA and MILeagize as a former board member, his work on the John Sinclair Foundation and Redemption Foundation as a part of the advisory board. He is known for founding CRA Consumer Connection Work Group and MCBD (Michigan Cannabis Business Development). He was most proud of his work advocating and fighting for others. He enjoyed photography, as a hobby and as a revenue source.
We ask at this time that in lieu of flowers we ask that a donation be made to the Redemption Foundation (theredemptionfoundation.org), CCARE Lynch Syndrome (fightlynch.org), or a charity of your choosing. Thank you for the donation in his honor. Fight on.
