Richard Kirkpatrick

Gaffney, SC - - Richard Luther Kirkpatrick, 67, of 195 Keeney Drive, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was husband of the late Diane Robbins Kirkpatrick and son of the late Curtis Ellis and Vergie McGee Ellis. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting pool and was an avid NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnhardt. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a retired carpenter from NVR Construction in Kings Mountain, NC.

Surviving are two sons, Calvin Benton of the home and Chris Brown of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren, Courtland Brown, Zachery Benton, Tricia Benton and Dean Benton; a sister, Daphne Ellis Whetstine of Kings Mountain, NC; a brother Jack Ellis of Greenville; a half-brother, Joey Kirkpatrick of Jacksonville, FL; several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to offset expenses.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC