Richard Pahnke Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 19, 2020, at the age of 69, Richard Pahnke Sr. (Wake Forest, North Carolina), born in Savannah, Georgia passed away. 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, Robert C. Pahnke and Maggie Blackburn Pahnke. He is survived by: his wife Judith C. Pahnke; his children, Rebecca P. Thomas (Richard Thomas) of Berwick, PA, Ruth P. Bixby (Timothy Bixby) of Fontenay, France, Richard C. Pahnke, Jr. (Tara) of Taylors, SC and Rachel P. Small (James) of Wake Forest; his grandchildren, Allie, Ashlyn, Adam, Aric, Asher Thomas, Micaiah, Miriam, Zacharie, Gabriel, Simeon Bixby, Sophia, Jill and Jacob Pahnke; and his sisters, Dr. Sally Cummings (Howard Cummings) of Bunnlevel and Cynthia Hicks (James Hicks) of Spartanburg, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 5510 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 to help continue Rick's passion for missions.
