Floyd Deon "Chick" Rich

Floyd Deon Rich "Chick", age 81, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois.

Chick was born April 13, 1940 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Everett and Opal (Ralls) Rich Sr. He married Joyce A. Vaughn in June of 1960 in Creal Springs, IL. Chick was a graduate of Marion High School and joined the US Army. When he returned home he worked as a Laborer out of the Union Hall doing road construction. In retirement he worked at General Dynamics as a Security Guard. Chick was a great handy man enjoying house remodeling and working on cars. He liked model trains and was a great conversationalist. He loved to sit and talk. He also enjoyed listening to Quartet Music.

He is survived by his spouse Joyce A. Rich of Creal Springs, IL; two siblings, Jimmy Rich of Berkeley, IL, and Leon Rich of Marion, IL; his grandchild Benji (Amber) Rich and their children Jasmine, Kayla and Tiara. He is preceded in death by his son, Steven Rich; his parents, Everett and Opal Rich Sr.; and nine siblings, Hazel Chamness, Everett Rich, Jr., Paul Rich, Charles Rich, Erskine Rich, Roy Rich, Harold Rich, Elmer Rich and Sue Rich.

Graveside Service and burial will be held Monday, January 10, 2022, 2:00 PM at New Salem Cemetery with Russell Rich officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the To the Family.