Richard Dale "Rick" Smith

Mr. Richard Dale “Rick” Smith 66 of Murray, KY passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home.

Born August 17, 1956, in Staunton VA, he was the son of the late John Franklin and Lillie Mae (Bosserman) Smith.  Rick was a foreman with Unique Designs Nursery and Landscaping in Murray, KY. He dutifully served his country in the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years of service.

Rick is survived by his siblings: James Franklin Smith, Samuel Lee Smith, Donald Joseph Smith, Nancy Ann Cash and Daniel Wayne Smith, all of Churchville, VA.
 
Rick will also be lovingly remembered by his close-knit work family at Unique Designs, where he began working after moving to Calloway County.  He shared his knowledge with so many others through the nursery and trained them to create extraordinary home and commercial landscaping projects.  
 
“We all love you Rick and you will never be forgotten” is the heartfelt message from Rick’s work family, including Kevin Lamb, Connie Lamb, Sherrie Pritchard, Danielle Hutchison, Martha Hendricks, Tony Bullock, Chad Gibson, Leana Rogers, Ashley Ray, and Tick Darnell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother John Rawlin Smith.

A service with the military honors will be held at a later date in Virginia.

Blalock-Coleman funeral home & cremation service is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Smith please your messages of condolence by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfueralhome.com