Rick Skeen

John Richard "Rick" Skeen, 70, of Asheboro, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Rick was born on July 6, 1953 in Randolph County, son of the late J.D. Skeen and Donna Hoover Skeen. He was the owner and operator of Piedmont Security Consulting, Inc. He started Fire Extinguishing Sales and Service. Rick attended West Chapel United Methodist Church, was a member of the Asheboro Moose Lodge, and sponsored the American Legion Horse Show for many years. He was a farmer who enjoyed tending to his cows, riding his tractor and getting his "Diesel Therapy". Rick loved spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Holly Skeen.

He is survived by his wife Linda Latham Skeen of the home; daughter, Tonya Skeen of Asheboro; son, Dustin Skeen of Asheboro; son-in-law, Bradly Hargett of Asheboro; sister, LeAnn Marsh of Winston Salem; grandchildren, Darian Skeen, Daniel England, Christian Davis, Aaron Davis, Isaac Hargett, Katen Francis; great grandchild, Serena England.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home.