Arthur Rish's Obituary
Arthur Rish, 59, of Groveland, formerly of Wildwood, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011. Mr. Rish was born in Avon Park and has lived in Central Florida all of his life. He is Baptist by faith, a retired foreman track inspector for CSX Railroad and a member of the Eagles. Mr. Rish loved his time with family and friends, his travels in Alabama, and a day's work on his tractor. Survivors include his significant other, Marty; a son, Arthur, Jr. of the Ocala National Forest; 2 daughters, Stacey (Billy) Clark of the Ocala National Forest and Beverly Rish of Wildwood; 2 brothers, Anthony and Autry both of Wildwood along with 7 grandchildren. A service to celebrate Arthur’s life will be held 3:30 P.M., Saturday, March 26, 2011, in the First Baptist Church of Wildwood with the family receiving friends from 3:00 until the service begins and also after the service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may donate a pint of blood in Arthur’s memory, or donate to the American Cancer Society or purchase a brick in his memory to support the Moffitt Cancer Society.
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