Richard “Rich” Curtis Diamond, 54, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Methodist Olive Branch. He was born on April 17, 1969 to Luther and Carol Ann Diamond in Twenty-nine Palms, CA. Rich was truly a man with the biggest heart. He loved his family and was a wonderful: son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Rich enjoyed playing ball everyday with his faithful companion, Otis. If you saw Rich, you always saw Otis. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Diamond, and cousin, Gary Diamond. Rich is survived by his wife of 25 years, Patsy Diamond; his mother, Carol Ann Diamond; five children: Jada Mattingly, Matthew Adkins, Shana Adkins, Jarrett Adkins (Sonia), and Jay Adkins; two siblings, Melissa Bailey (Bill), and Barry Smith (Claudia). He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Carlos Valadez, Presley Adkins, Sam Adkins, Nikki Adkins, Ian Adkins, and Lilly Adkins. A prayer service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654.