OBITUARY
Richard James Prentice
October 24, 1951 – February 11, 2021
Richard ‘Rick’ J. Prentice, age 69, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on February 11, 2021.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife Sharon; daughters: Melanie Prentice and Angela Finch (Mike Brown); Stepson: Alvin Wilson (Kae’de); other son: Nick whitaker (Ghee); Sisters: Margaret Johnson and Sharon (Dick) Hofstetter; 3 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.
Rick was a Navy Retiree of 20 years of Honorable Service and retired with 27 years of service with Summit Truck Groups. Rick was also an alderman for the City of Cabot for 10 years.
Private family funeral service will be Tuesday, February 23 at 10am at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donation be made to one of the following organizations: City of Cabot Fire Department, City of Cabot Police Department or Cabot Parks and Recreation.
Services
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Memories
Richard James Prentice
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ADD A MEMORYSavannah Bowers
February 23, 2021
The one thing I admired most about my grandpa was his sense of humor. You always knew he was going to tell a really good joke when he leaned in and started to smile as he was talking. I always knew that I told him a good joke when he would repeat it to me the next time I was around him. I loved making him laugh. One time I made him laugh so hard he turned bright red and teared up. That was one of my favorite memories with him. I hope when I see him again in heaven he has saved some really good jokes for me. Love you Grandpa.
Johnette Jones
February 16, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Sharon and the family. We were neighbors for a long time. He always chatted with my son about everything going on with him. He was always good like that. He will be missed.
Jerry Schaefer
February 13, 2021
Rick Prentice was my best friend. As our families were growing up, Rick was a second daddy to my children , and a brother to me! We had so many great times together! One Christmas he had a Santa sneak into our house, and shocked all of my young kids with joy! Later, after he retired from the Navy, he wanted to coach our girls in softball. He asked me to be his assistant coach. We coached our girls for several years. Our Team name was Navy Sluggers, Rick was indeed a Slugger, a great coach, and a great inspiration for all of the girls on his team!
Jeff Jeffries
February 12, 2021
Rick we had a great ride together at International and after International. We didn't always see eye to eye. But the good out weighed the bad by a long shot. You were a good friend to alot of us. RIP my friend . You will be missed by those that knew you or had the chance to work with you. Until the good Lord calls me up. Keep an eye on us here . 🙂
Melody Lewis
February 12, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Rick in West Plains, Mo. He was a great guy and we enjoyed when he came here to visit. When he retired I missed him then so sorry to hear this now. Thoughts and prayers to his family
Dan McKnight
February 12, 2021
I worked with Rick at Summit for 10 years. He would come and do his safety visits and then we would talk for a bit. He will be missed but everyone that knew him
Judy Graves
February 12, 2021
I worked with Rick when I was part of the MEPS Little Rock team. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Deepest condolences to his family.