Richard “Dick” Flood, also known as Okefenokee Joe, 90, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Flood and Ruth Eilber Flood.
Survivors include his children; Daniel “Danny” Lovre Flood of Hanover, PA, David Michael (Jennifer) Flood of Boyds, MD, Donald “Dondi” Scott (Annette) Flood of Jesup, GA, Dale Robert Flood of Nashville, TN, Richard Edmond Flood II of Salley, SC and his sisters; Annette McKinney (Tim) Stang of Columbia, MD and Reneé Louise Durham of Prince George’s, MD. His grandchildren; Darien, Dashonda, Daniel, Rose, Zoe, Lilly, Colin, Shelby, Olivia, Brittney and William.
The great-grandchildren; Jane, Myles, Isabella, Christina, Phynix, Eilah, Syler, Rayden, Rynleigh, Chase and Justin. His brother; Jim (Marilyn) Flood and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service for Okefenokee Joe will be held on Edisto Island, SC with US Army Rites Accorded at a later date.
Folk Funeral Home in Wiliston, SC, is in charge of the arrangements.