Richard “Dick” Cameron

Sept. 14, 1932 – Sept. 12, 2021

Richard “Dick” Cameron, 88, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Lawrence County, to Norman M. and Frances C. (McDonald) Cameron. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Shaff on July 25, 1953, and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2019.

Dick was a member and elder of Fairview Church, a 60-year member of American Legion Gillen
Post #33 and a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Motors and
Stone City Bank as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Surviving to cherish Dick’s memory are his grandchildren, Joshua (Chiffon) Cameron and Dr. Erinn (David Edwards) Cameron; great-grandchildren, Korrinna (Layne) Holbrook, Autumn, Alivia, Joshua Jr., Riley, Lauren, Frances, Caitlin, and Brooklyn; great-great-grandchildren, Maivery and Avalynn; and daughter-in-law, Jill Cameron.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; sons, Ric and Greg Cameron; brother, William Robert Cameron; and his best four-legged friend, Samantha.

Visitation for Dick will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford. The funeral service will immediately follow visitation at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Lindy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery with military rites accorded graveside by American
Legion Gillen Post #33.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.FergusonLee.com.

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