In memory of

Wilburn "Rick" Richard Johns

Durham, NC

July 1, 1956 - October 7, 2023

Jul 1, 1956 - Oct 7, 2023

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In memory of

Wilburn "Rick" Richard Johns

Passed

October 7, 2023
Born

July 1, 1956
Resided

Durham, NC

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Wilburn Richard "Rick" Johns, Jr. passed away at home in Durham on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by family, love, good music, and good memories. Rick was 67 years old.

He wanted everyone to know he wasn't afraid.

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Rick was a carpenter, an artist, a collector of assorted weird and wild treasures, a champion poker and pool player, and a doting Poppa …

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