Richard E. Widick

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard E. Widick, age 95 of Trussville, Alabama on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Richard lived a full and vibrant life, touching all who knew him with his kindness, wisdom and always present smile. Born on October 17, 1928 in Whitehouse, Tennessee, Richard was the 7th son of 9 boys. At age 13, his mother passed away and Richard spent his formative years of 13 through high school at St. Mary’s Orphanage along with his 2 younger brothers, Billy and Chris. As bleak as this felt for Richard, he began to realize that it was truly a blessing as he was able to obtain an education at Father Ryan’s High School, being the first in his family to graduate high school with honors in 1948.

Richard and Evelyn were married November 28, 1953, living in Nashville, TN. They moved to Trussville in 1957, and were active members in Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church. In 1968, Richard co-founded V&W Supply Co., which still is a thriving business today. He retired in 1996.

His life was defined by his strong faith, work ethic, generosity and a great love of family.

Richard is survived by his children, Mike Widick (Darlene), Karen Widick Blanton, Gregory Widick (Rhonda), Stephen Widick (Joyce), Jeffrey Widick and Brett Widick (Linde), his brother, Christopher Widick, 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren who will forever cherish their memories of him. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a loyal friend.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Rochelle Widick, his mother, Annie Hodierne Widick, formerly of Coventry, England, his father, Luther M. Widick, and his brothers, Bruce Widick, Francis Widick, James Widick, Larry Widick, Derrick Widick, Jack Widick and Billy Widick.

Active Pallbearers will be Matthew Hearn, Malcolm Johnson, Michael Widick, Justin Walsh, Nick Steward, Tyler Patterson and Isaac Widick.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Trussville, AL from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M., with a Funeral Mass at 2:00 P.M. Procession and Burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

He will be dearly missed, but his legacy of love and kindness will live on.

May he rest in peace.