MILTON - Richard D. Pleasanton passed away at Bayhealth @ Kent General Hospital in Dover.
Richard was born in Milford, the son of the late Emmett and Minie (Jefferson) Pleasanton.
He worked in the maintenance dept. at Walmart retiring in 2005.
He was a NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed Country Music. He played in the Wild Country Band and won a contest to play at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
He is survived by his daughter, Tanya Jester (Patrick), of Frederica; sister, Marilyn Mitchell (Jimmy), of Clayton; and granddaughter, Harley Jester.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, Apr. 9, 2017, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front St., Milford, DE 19963, where friends may call after 1 pm. Burial will be private.