William Rich's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2026 in Forest City, North Carolina

William Rich

October 7, 1938 - March 29, 2026 (87 years old)

Forest City, North Carolina

William Rich's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2026 in Forest City, North Carolina

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Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory

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William Rich

October 7, 1938 - March 29, 2026 (87 years old)

Forest City, North Carolina

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William Rich Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Rich of Forest City, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 87, on March 29, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Augustus Rich and Ruth Henson Rich; his sons, William Ronald Rich and Nelson Scott Rich; and his siblings, Jack Augustus Rich and Dwala Gettys.

He is survived by: his wife Patsy Hollifield Rich; and his sons, John Mark Rich (Jennifer), Shawn Curtis and Alexander Marmolejo. He is also survived by five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory



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