Mr. Richie E. Shrieves of Bloxom

August 25, 2021
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Richie Shrieves

Richie Edward Shrieves, son of the late George Edward Brown and Edith Marie Shrieves, was born July 29, 1959 in Mappsville, Virginia. God in His infinite wisdom saw that he was tired and called him to eternal glory on Tuesday August 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Richie transitioned quietly and peacefully while being cared for by his loving children.

Richie was lovingly known by all as “Rick.” He received a formal education in the Accomack County Public School System. Immediately after graduating from Parksley High School, Rick joined the United States Army in June, 1977. He dedicated twenty-seven years of service to his country.

After retiring from active duty in the Army National Guard, Rick was employed by Accomack County Public School, NASA Security, and lastly Worchester County Public Schools until his health began to fail.

In 1996, Rick met and married Veronica Fosque. This union was blessed with two sons, Richie Shrieves, Jr. and Rashad Shrieves. Rick also raised Tarah Fosque Boone, Lassiter Johnson, and Wychita Ross, whom he loved as his own.

Rick loved spending time with his children and friends. He especially loved restoring old muscle cars with his sons, fishing, gardening, and hanging out in his garage with his brother, Buster, cousins, Paul and Curtis. Our Dad was truly a Phenomenal Man. We will truly miss him. It is our joy in knowing that he is resting safely with a loving and merciful Father who loves him. We thank God for the gift of his life.

In addition to his parents, Rick was predeceased by six uncles, Howard, Henry, James, Harry Lee, Paul, and Robert Shrieves; and five aunts, Lucille Brown, Nancy Shrieves, Sadie Bailey, Madeline Pettit, and Rosie Mae Brown.

Rick leaves to celebrate his life and fond memories: wife, Veronica; six children, Richie Shrieves, Jr., Rashad Shrieves, both of Bloxom, VA, Lassiter Johnson of Salisbury, MD, Tarah (Gregory) Boone of Virginia Beach, VA, Kamesha Sample of Temperanceville, VA, and Wychita Ross of Accomac, VA; six grandchildren, Serenity Boone, Kairo Johnson, Aquarius Ross, JaShaunt Ross, Kevonte Sample, and Kameron Sample; two sisters, Darlene Dickerson and Agatha Patterson; one brother, Bobby Shrieves; three brothers-in-law, Arthur Dickerson, Eugene Patterson, and Warren Fosque, Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Shrieves and Annette Rogers; one cousin who was like a brother, Paul Brown, Sr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Private graveside services for Mr. Richie E. Shrieves, also known as “Rick” of Bloxom, will be conducted  Saturday at 2PM from the First Baptist Cemetery, Mappsville, with Evangelist Betty Fosque officiating. Arrangements by the Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. 

Services may be viewed virtually at www.cooperandhumbles.com.

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