Rick was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 20th 1952. Rick grew up in the Highlands area of Jacksonville and attended Ribault High School, Class of 1970. After high school Rick attended Florida Community College earning an Associates Degree in Business.
Rick took on several different careers prior to finding what was in his blood. In 1977, Rick began working in the automotive industry as a Quality Inspector for TDS, a provider of assembly line parts for Ford Motor Company. Through out his time there he was sent all over the world to help improve the production of the Ford line of vehicles. He departed the automotive world in 1996 to take on other ventures that presented themselves. In 2006 Rick re-entered the Automotive Industry with South East Toyota, JM Family. It was as if he had never left! Rick adored his family at South East Toyota, continuing his career there until the day of his passing.
Rick engaged in several different charity organizations but one stuck with him, The Special Olympics. Rick remained involved with The Special Olympics for several years as an Event Coordinator and enjoyed every minute of his involvement.
Rick had a passion for two things other than Family and work, His University of Florida Gators (Football) and his Gator Blue Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider. On most Saturdays you could find him in the garage watching his Gators and cleaning his Harley!
Rick is survived by; His Children: John (Mindy) Poston, Mathew (Julie) Mikels, Michelle (Joseph) Fremen, and Amanda (Travis) Lauremore. His Grandchildren: Jennifer Poston, Demóny Fremen, Luke Middleton, Kylie Fremen, Aidan Fremen, Riley Lauremore, and Emma Lauremore. His Sister Debbie Hester and Many Nieces and Nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held for close friends and family February 6th, 11:00am at Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens located at 1701 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Please copy and paste the following link into a new web browser to attend the service.
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Arrangements are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME
Jacksonville Beach FL
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