Richard Ray Headley, 54, of Screven, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup.
Born in Norfolk, VA April 1, 1970, he had lived in Norfolk prior to moving to our area 30 years ago. For the past nine years, he had been employed with Golden Isles Metal Fabricators, Inc. and Air Management System, Inc. where he was known as a model employee. He was a true master of his craft and was very proud of his work. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed working on his property and being out at his pond. He was a truly honorable man and was always a man of his word. He was a wonderful son and brother and was well loved by everyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Ervin Headley.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Willie and Rachel Jane Ray Leggett; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Monty and Machelle Headley and Michael and Karen Headley, all of North Carolina; two nephews, Schuyler Headley and Landon Headley, both of North Carolina; his pet dog who was like a child to him, Tink; his fiancé, Christine Pridgen, Screven; a special family friend, Kay Hance of Virginia and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Burkhardt officiating.
Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Toby Claxton, Bryan Twiggs, Marc Johnson, Justin Carter, Josh Stone and Jason Craig.
Memorials may be made to any local animal rescue the giver chooses.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
