In Memory

Richard Dearing

Richard Dearing

 

Richard Darrell Dearing, 68, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was the husband of Sue Scruggs Dearing for 47 years. Born on Saturday, September 3, 1949, in Lynchburg, Darrell was the son of the late Richard Warren Dearing and the late Pauline Jones Dearing. Darrell was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Dearing Baber; and a brother, David Lynn Dearing.

In addition to his wife, Darrell is survived by his daughter, Tracy Dearing Waugh and her husband, Doug; two grandsons, Jake and Brett, who were the light of his life; two nieces, Angela Doss Lee and her husband, Duane, and Debora Doss Valladares and her husband, John; two sisters-in-law, Betty Scruggs Martin and Kathleen Ann Dearing; and many special friends. Darrell was loved by many and will be forever missed.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. A celebration of Darrell's life will follow at 7 p.m., with Chaplain Wayne Lanham officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.