Joseph "Arnold" Richey

Joseph “Arnold” Richey, age 88, of Hickory passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Carolina Caring.
He was born on February 16, 1930 to the late Moses Prater and Fannie Estelle Frye Richey in Caldwell County.
He was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church and served in the Army during the Korean Era.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years; Pauline Bowman Richey, one brother; Quez Richey and two sisters; Blanche Richey and Lucy Little.
Those left to cherish his memory include his two sisters; Ruth Hall and Vestie Surette, two sons; Chris Richey and wife Kathy, Bradley Richey and wife Candy, grandsons; Jamie Richey, Joey Richey, Kyle Richey and wife Ashleigh, Morgan London and wife Angela, and two great granddaughters; Lilly and Summer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Shiloh Lutheran Church from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with the Rev. David Hefner officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Richey, Bradley Richey, Jamie Richey, Joey Richey, Kyle Richey, and Morgan London. Honorary pallbearer; Lilly Richey.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Arnold’s caregivers; Sandra, Katherine, and Brenda.
In lieu of flowers all donations may be made to Carolina Caring at 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.