Richard A. "Dicky" Feliz

FLORENCE - Richard A. "Dicky" Feliz, 75, of Florence died peacefully at home on Jan. 10, 2017, with his family at his side.

Mr. Feliz was born on Aug. 21, 1941, in Florence to Miguel H. and Celia Jimenez Feliz. He owned a plumbing and electrical business for 33 years and served in the Army. He was a friend to all who knew him and helped many people when they needed it.

He was married 50 years to the love of his life, Jenny, who survives. He loved to camp and fish with his family and grandchildren and enjoyed teasing and poking all his grandchildren with his finger.

Also surviving are four daughters, Celia "Esmo" Patterson, Ambur Jo Silvas, Rosa Blanco and Maria "Colie" Bruninga; two sons, Bobby Feliz and Rosendo Louie Sepulveda; a brother, Fred Feliz; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Jo Chapman, and a brother, Bill Feliz.

Services held Jan. 13 in Florence.