Richard Early

Richard “Dick” Allen Early, 76, of Cabarrus County, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Mr. Early was born in Indiana to the late Melvin and Margaret Early. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was an active member of the Cabarrus County Military Honor Guard for seven years. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The memorial service will follow the visitation in Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland, Chapel at 2:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Ray Rivenbark. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. At other times, the family will meet at his home. Survivors include his loving wife for 55 years, Maxine Early; his son, Keith and wife Shelly; Daughter Sheri and husband Mark; and grandchildren, Josh, Noah, and Lily. Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church, 100 Pine Grove Church Road, Concord, NC, 20025. Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Early family.