Richard L. "Dick" Musick

MUSICK, Richard L. Sr., “Dick”, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 1, 1935 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Garlin & Margaret (Theis) Musick. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a retired employee of Dayton Power & Light with 41 years of service. Preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce (Stephens) and 1 brother, Ralph Musick, Dick is survived by his wife, Joyce L. (McCabe); sons, Richard “Rich” Musick Jr. & Mike Musick (Donna); step-children, Rick Dooley (Melissa), Carol Holbrook (Steve) & Lori (Dooley) Moore; grandchildren, Josh Moore (Allyson), Jessica McDaniel (Chris), Macy Johnson (Sam), Madison Murphy (Adam), Kaitlin Musick, Chris Dooley, Xavier & Madison Whitt; great-grandchildren Ethan McDaniel and Lilliana Moore; brother, Bob Musick (Linda); sister, Kathy Williams (Dick); sister-in-law, Kay Musick; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dick was an avid fisherman and would venture out rain or shine when he felt that the fish were biting; especially at his secret spot. He found almost as much enjoyment in re-telling his “fish tales” during family fish fries as he did in the actual fishing. Dick never met a stranger and would sit and talk to anyone that would listen to his seemingly endless collection of stories and adventures.

Dick’s love of sports began early in his youth and continued through high school where he played football and basketball. In adulthood, he could be found teaching his sons and grandchildren the ins and outs of whatever sport they were currently playing. He was an equal opportunity fan and followed NASCAR, the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Dayton Dragons and UD Basketball. Dick was the 1999 International Basketball Shoot-Out Champion in the 60 and Over division and caught state record-setting bass on more than one occasion.

The family will receive friends at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia on Thursday evening, July 6 from 5-8 pm. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be held at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Dick’s memory. To share an online condolence and to read more of Dick’s life legacy, please visit www.mortonwhetstonefh .com