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Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date
Richard “Rick” Persinger, age 70, of Flora, Illinois, died at 2:35 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mr. Persinger was born February 28, 1945 in Flora, the son of Cassell and Leora “Sharp” Persinger. He served our country in the military and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. His greatest passions were riding his Harley motorcycle and spending quality time with his dog “Bear”. He also enjoyed playing guitar, and being around family and friends.
Survivors include: one daughter and granddaughter Krystal Griffith and Alexia Cricelli of Highland: one brother and sister-in-law: Mike and Dani “Sis” Persinger; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Deloris and Robert “Bob” Johnson, Rita and Bob Mitchell, and Brenda and Danny Bradham, all of Flora, Linda and Jack Halfacre of Iuka, and Kathy and Homer Fitch of Cisne.
Preceding him in death were his parents: Cassell and Leora “Sharp” Persinger, one son Rick “Little Ricky” Persinger, two brothers: Don and Lee Persinger, and one sister: Karen Fitch.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.
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Sorry for your loss. God bless you
RICK WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU. BUT YOU ARE IN NO PAIN AND YOU ARE WITH MOM, DAD, DON, LEE AND KAREN . IM SURE YOU ARE PLAYING THE GUITAR WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN. WE ARE LEFT WITH SUCH AN EMPTINESS . BUT WHEN GOD CALLS THE REST OF US HOME WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN.WHAT A FAMILY REUNION THAT WILL BE.WE LOVE YOU YOUR SIS RITA
We are so sorry for your loss and pray that God will give you strength and comfort during this very difficult time. Love to all!!
I am gonna miss you Uncle Rick we had a great time growing up with you singing to us and all the gatherings we had now you can sing joyful music in heaven now till we meet again Love you always
I am so sorry for your loss PRAYERS and hugs to the family and friends you will be missed Love to all of the family and friends
Uncle Rick, you were someone I looked up to when I was little and you will be greatly missed. Tell papal and everyone else we love them. Till we meet again
I will always love and miss ya Uncle Ricky .. I remember many good times and laughs through the years . You are a great man . Love ya so much .. Times like this words can't be found . RIP . 😇💙💙💙💙😇
Thoughts and prayers for allRick's Family
Our thoughts and prayers go to the entire family.
You will be missed, Uncle Rick. My hearts breaks for Dad, he's going to be so lost without you! Love and miss you, always!!
Sure do miss you already Uncle Rick, it just doesn't seem like it was your time yet we are all devastated & we miss you! Love you
Sorry for your loss and praying for God's comfort to your family during your time of need.
Miss u alot big brother. Are Family Circle has been broken but I know we will be reunited again in heavenit hurts to lose you but we know you are in no pain and a much better place in heaven give mom and dad Donnie Karen and Leroy all of our love and hugs till we meet again love you
Tell dad and everybody we love and miss u all more than u will ever know .
Sorry to hear about Ricky. We'll always remember the times we played ball when we were just kids.
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