Richard “Ricky” Sachariat, Jr.

Richard Glenn Sachariat Jr., 40, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 27. “Ricky” or “Rick Dog”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born December 21, 1969 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Paula Jarrett and Richard Sachariat Sr.

Ricky’s first love was his family. Pictures of his siblings, nieces and nephews adorned his room. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews hunting, fishing and just talking and would spend hours playing in the pool with his younger nephews and nieces. Ricky was also an avid outdoorsmen who loved boating, fishing, and hunting. He spent much of his time with his beloved brother Buddy and special nephew Thomas hunting at Harrison Creek Hunting Club. Throughout his much too short life, Ricky was a gentle soul who touched so many lives with his smile and laughter.

He is survived by his loving family including his devoted mother, Paula Jones Jarrett and stepfather James Thomas Jarrett, father, Richard Glenn Sachariat and stepmother Valerie Kay Sachariat of Raleigh, NC; siblings Barbara Kimball Figueroa and husband Ubie Figueroa; Tammy Kimball Reynolds and husband J.R. Reynolds; and Linda Kimball Gallant and husband Kevin Gallant all of Florida; Thomas Kimball (Buddy) and his wife Michele Kimball of Wilmington, Michelle Sachariat Davis (Shelly) of Rocky Point, NC; Ashley Marie Sachariat of Knoxville, TN: step siblings: Rusty Jarrett and his wife Tammie of Wilmington, Robin Shelton and her husband David of Turkey Creek, NC; and Brent Jarrett and his wife Michelle of Wilmington; nine nieces and nephews: Raynor Davis, Stratton Davis, Alex Kimball, Thomas Kimball, Brittany Kimball, Carly Rae Gallant, Chelsea Gallant, Lee Whiteted, and David Whiteted who all adored and loved their Uncle Ricky. He is also survived by his Grandmother Betty Sachariat of Apple Creek, OH as well as beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Ricky was predeceased by his grandparents Alex and Grace Jones and Frank Sachariat, and special uncle Paul Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, July 30, 2010 with visitation starting at 3:00 pm at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 3736 Carolina Beach Road. Reverend Harold Manning will officiate the service.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the love and support they have received from friends and neighbors during this tragic time. Your thoughtfulness and kindness is appreciated beyond words.

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