Richard ‘Rick’ Lee Searcy

Mr. Richard (Rick) Lee Searcy was born May 20, 1965, and spent his first six years growing up in a small suburban neighborhood in Tucker and moved to Gilmer County when he was 6.  He graduated from Gilmer High school in 1983 and put himself through college at University of West Georgia where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business finance and marketing.   

He went on to work in the fastener industry in 1987 while he was in college and continued to build his career until he started a boutique in Blue Ridge called Broken Bull. It was his ministry.

In September of 1987, he met the girl next door, Melisa, and ran inside and told his mom he’d met the girl he was going to marry. He made her his wife in 1990, and they were married 31 years. Rick and Melisa had four beautiful children, and he was a devoted husband and father. His oldest son Tyler and wife Memorie had given him his first and only granddaughter, Emma Lee. His daughter Angel was always the apple of his eye.

He was preceded in death by third child, son Jacob. His fourth child, son Lucas of the home was always his rock.  He was so proud of him, and his future as an artist was an exciting hope and light in his daily life.

He had made Jesus his savior when he was attending Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in the 80s, and both he and Melisa were baptized and then married by Edmund Miller.

He will be sorely missed by everyone here waiting to join him in his new heavenly home. He always said we’re just passing through, none of us make it out alive without Jesus.

His earthly body was cremated, and a celebration of life memorial was held at 3 p.m. at Harvest Missionary Church Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, with the Rev. Glen Arnold and the Rev. Keith Grizzle officiating.

Donations can be made to the Isaiah House.