Richard Jon Walsh, 73, passed away peacefully on April 22 after a brief illness.
Born in Lorain, Ohio, Rick was the son of preceded parents, Edward and Dorothy Walsh. Rick was the oldest brother to Chris, who preceded him in death by 2 months. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the USMC. He proudly served from 1966-1970.His chosen career after graduating from Cleveland State University was that of air traffic control. That was followed by managerial positions with Digital Equipment Corp and later with McKesson. He was a source of strength and love for his children, Brian (Seychelle) and Erika and a loving and caring husband to his wife, Sandra, of 53 years. Rick leaves one grandson, John, and sisters-in-law Janice Herron and Ellen Walsh and nephews, Doug (Lisa) and John. The family will hold a private internment at Georgia National Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.  Here is the link to donate: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=11585&ovr_acv_id=16128&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS21017AAABREAA&gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKCX_rv7ADYMZgUfmMX8SgamS-9GMyOx09GsktI5Zxz-eKRsafoJLhRoCTRIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at Lakeside Funeral Home

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, GA 30188, ph. 770-293-2757, is honored to assist the Walsh family.