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Richard Whitehurst

October 16, 1946 — September 23, 2018

Richard Whitehurst

Richard Whitehurst

Augusta, GA – Richard Douglas Whitehurst, 71, loving husband of Evelyn Whitehurst passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Richard was a veteran of the United States Army who retired after 20 years of service in 1981. He continued to work for the Department of Defense until he retired from Civil Service at Fort Gordon in 2016. He was revered as a loyal and well-respected person, dedicated soldier, loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn, his daughter, Branda Hicar, his son-in-law, Nickolas, granddaughter, Faith Hicar and many extended family members who loved him dearly.

The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. A Memorial service with Military Honors will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 6:00 P.M.

Thomas Poteet & Son, Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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