Dick honorably served in the US Marines from 1972 to 1976. He worked as a mechanic at Teco Inc. Dick enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, hunting, airsoft shooting, hockey, Nascar, and advocating and fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis. Dick and his wife, Pam, were married in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Thornton; daughter, Amber Thornton (Eric Mitchell); son, Justin (Andrea) Thornton; grandchildren, Noah, Eli, Nina, Aaralyn, Lilly, and Kennadi; great-grandchildren, Aaliayah and Kaiden; sisters, Sheila and Jolinda; and his brother, Doug. Preceding him in death is a daughter, Nicole Thornton; and brothers, Jim and Donny.
A Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 6, 2021, with calling on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 2 PM to 4 PM & 6 PM to 8 PM, and calling one hour before the service on Friday at C. M. Sloan and Son’s Funeral Home, 1327 N Wells St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
Memorial donations in Dick's honor may be directed to the MS Foundation. Please share a memory or condolence at www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com