Richard James Lunsford III
March 29, 1963 ~ August 26, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailRichard James Lunsford III, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home.
Mr. Lunsford was born March 29, 1963, in Asheville, to Shelby Jean Jones Lunsford and Richard James Lunsford II.
Richard attended Erwin High School and worked as a Instrument Technician. As a talented musician, singer, and songwriter, he belonged to several Contemporary Christian bands: Signet, Alpha and Omega, and the Already Free Band. His love of music followed him throughout his journey, and he recently rediscovered his relationship to music. Rick was known for his desire to help those he loved and felt most at peace and connected when he was loving his daughter and family through service and acts of kindness. Service was his love language. All those who were touched by Rick’s love and kindness hold these memories close to their hearts.
He is survived by his daughter, Amista Lemke; three grandchildren, Aviana, Louisa, and Joelle; wife, Susan Lunsford; sister, Patti Cassida; brother, Kevin Lunsford; stepchildren Blake, Hannah, Lily and step grandchildren Cade, Kai and Rose
A Celebration of Life will be on September 6th at 3:00 p.m. at Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist, 234 Johnston Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Go Fund Me.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Celebration of Life: September 6, 2020 3:00 pm
Cedar Hill Free Will Baptist Church
234 Johnston Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28806
I have fond memories of hanging out with Ricky at Richard and Maggie’s. We played the guitar and sang, Maggie would cook hamburgers, Richard would sleep on the porch, Betty Sue would wash her heavy chevy. Times were much simpler back then. We will miss you Ricky! We’ll be praying for the family. Lean on God, because he will never let you down!
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