Richard William Post, Jr.

richard post, jr.

August 12, 1971 ~ April 26, 2022

Born in: Hollywood, Florida
Resided in: Fletcher, North Carolina

Richard William Post, Jr., 50, of Fletcher passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Richard was born in Hollywood, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1993. Richard was a teacher at North Henderson High School.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Peggy Post of Fletcher; brother and sister-in-law, Christopher and Kaci Post of Brevard; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Michael Ploch of Waxhaw, NC; Richard was the beloved uncle to Nicholas, Jacob, Adelaide, Avery, McKinley and Isabelle.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Arden on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:30 am with the Rev. Father Adrian Porras officiating. Inurnment will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.

Memorial donations may be made in Richard’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his favorite charity. www.stjude.org

Services

Funeral Mass: May 6, 2022 10:30 am

St Barnabas Catholic Church
109 Crescent Hill Drive
Arden, NC 28704

828-252-3535

Inurnment:

Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732


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  1. To the Post family, my thoughts and prayers will remain with you as you all slowly learn to live without him in your day to day life. I am so sorry for all of you. To Peggy and Richard know that you are especially remembered in prayer. I know that faith, family, and friends will carry you through.(miss you both) God’s many blessings!

  2. So many memories of him being such a kind and sweet guy throughout my childhood. Always loved. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry to the Post family for this terrible loss.

  3. I met Richard at North Henderson High School in 2017. We hit it off immediately talking about college football. He became our sideline stats guy and stuck with us throughout the entire season. He was a great guy and teacher and will be greatly missed.

  4. Mr. Post was an important and loved member of North Henderson High School. He genuinely cared about the students and staff of our school. It was an honor to teach with Mr. Post. He will be missed. Sending love and prayers to the family.

  5. Mr. Post was an incredible piece to the North Henderson family, and will be missed – I’m thankful for his friendship. Sending my love and prayers to each and every one of you.

  6. I am so sorry for the loss of your son Richie who also was a brother, uncle, friend and mentor. My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers for peace and healing for your loss.

  7. Richard and Peggy, Karen and Chris, my heart goes out to you during this time of your loss. I have fond memories of Richie and his wonderful sense of humor and of conversation. May God carry you through the days ahead with His promise of Glory to His believers. You are in our hearts and prayers. Much love to you all.

  8. So many memories! Ritchie was vibrant and so much fun to be around. He always remembered Patrick my husband saying when we were out to eat….mighty fine, Mighty fine! Both brothers always laughed at that saying. Also my heart goes out to my dearest friends…Peggy and Rich. No parent should ever have to go through this. My prayers are with you and your family.
    Love you all!

  9. I (Sandra) have known him since he was 5 years old and watched him grow into a fine young man. Quick wit and great sense of humor, he could talk for hours about sports or music. He has left us much too soon. Dan and I will surely miss him.


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