Mr. Richard L Blanchard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Lewis Blanchard Sr., (Dickey) was born to the late Reedy A. Blanchard, Sr. and Vivian Burriss on October 9, 1946, in Washington, DC. He was the seventh of nine children. He departed this earthly life to his permanent home in heaven at the age of 74, on January 19, 2021 in Kentucky. He acquired his education from the District of Columbia Public School System. He was known for education and stayed in that vain by attending Cardozo College and studying to be an electrician. He joined his hand in holy matrimony twice. From his first union, was born two wonderful children, Richard L. Blanchard Jr. (known as Little) and Rona Prescott (known as Chipper). His second union, produced no children. During these unions, he spent time with his family and enjoyed a host of support from his siblings. God also blessed him with another beautiful daughter, Tamika Ferrier. He even espoused a child that wasn’t of his seed, Danny Summers Jr. He loved his family, oldies but goodies, family cookouts, traveling, cowboy movies, puzzles, grilled burgers, his mother’s fried chicken breasts, his sister Ellen’s potato salad, UTZ BBQ Chips and Hershey Almond bars. He was a cook and made the best fried apples on Saturday mornings. He enjoyed many midnight snacks, playing cards and family bike rides within the DMV area. He was also an avid Washington Post reader. Bravely, he served our country as an Army Combat Soldier in Vietnam. He received awards as an A-1 Sharp Shooter. A wordsmith, protector, provider and a disciplinarian he was. Before he left this earth, he gave Jesus his heart and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Floyd Blanchard, Norman Blanchard Sr., Ray Blanchard, Sr.; his sisters: Joyce Williams, Ellen Blanchard, Patricia Peters and his son: Richard L. Blanchard Jr. Left to cherish his life and loving memory are his children: Rona (Kevin) Prescott of Raleigh, NC; Tamika Ferrier of Washington, DC; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his siblings: Reedy & Irene Blanchard Jr. and Barbara B. McKethan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Richard L Blanchard

October 9, 1946 - January 19, 2021