Richard 'Rick' Jarvis

Mr. Richard ""Rick"" Jarvis, 62, of Clemmons, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2013, after an 18 year long battle with cancer. Rick fought his illness with every ounce of his reserve and never once complained about what life had dealt him. He was born in Forsyth County on July 29, 1950 to William Tennyson and Glenola Farrington Jarvis. Rick was a graduate of Mount Tabor High School and he attended Mitchell College. He retired from the City of Winston-Salem with 24 years of service. Rick loved golf, gardening, and spending time with his dog Baxter. He will be remembered for his humor, generosity, and resilience. Rick is survived by his wife, Robin Jarvis; a daughter, Amy Jarvis Hargette and husband Mike; a son, Brian Jarvis; a grandson, Maddox Lenderman; his parents; mother-in-law, Evelyn Oakley and a sister, Myra Reed and husband Michael. Rick was a dearly loved husband, father, son and brother, and a cherished friend of many. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Rev. Jim Jarvis officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to express their gratitude to all of the caregivers during Rick's illness, especially Dr. Thomas Grote, Danielle Thrower, and Debbie. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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