Richard York Sr. Obituary
We announce the death of Richard York Sr. of Burlington, North Carolina, who passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 87. Richard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred W. York, Sr. and Lula Carden Tate; his son Richard Kenneth York, Jr.; and his siblings, Fred W. York, Jr. and Sue Emmerson.
He is survived by: his children, Douglas York (Melissa), Kim Rigney and Wendy Hodges; his grandchildren, Amanda Rodriguez, SheaLynn Saraga, Riley Cantu, Camryn Rigney, Jessica Boothe, Scotty Maness, Mark York and Jonathan Hodges; his great grandchildren, Kairi Rodriguez, Arabella Boothe, Jack Rodriguez, Axel York and Jensen York; his stepgrandchildren, Tara Patrick, Emily Goodwin and Kasey Gates; and his siblings, Gerald York, Sandra Slayton, Nancey Dodson and Peggy Diamont.
