Rick Early Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rick Early of Belmont, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 65, on January 19, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rick Early or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Rick's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Richard "Dick" Early and Mina Jane Trigg Early. He is survived by: his wife Patty Louise Burdine Early; his daughters, Shannon Leonard (Lawrence "Mike") and Cheyenne Early (Cody Gilbert); his grandchildren, Tyler and Michaella Leonard; his sister Cindy Padgett; and his stepsiblings, Rosemary Olinski and Charles Bonfine. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
