Obituary: Richard “Rick” Gardner Corwin, Jr.


June 29, 1944 – March 9, 2022

Richard “Rick” Gardner Corwin, Jr., 77, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born June 29, 1944, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Richard Corwin, Sr., and Rose Hampton Corwin. He married Kathy Dalton on March 20, 1993, and she survives. Rick was a U.S. Air Force veteran and of the Baptist faith. He retired from the Quality Control division of the Dana Corp. in Mitchell.

Surviving to cherish Rick’s memory is his wife, Kathy; stepchildren, Leslie Holland, Dani Jo (Todd) Hovey, and Sam (Kim) Holland; six grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Linda.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no services at this time.

Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford has been entrusted with Rick’s care.

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