Richard Andrews

Richard Russell "Dick" Andrews age 78 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10-11 A.M. prior to the service at the church.

Richard was born in Perrinton, MI on May 26, 1939 the son of William Russell and Ruth Marie (Stone) Andrews. Dick married Nancy Rumsey on February 24, 1957 in Maple Rapids, MI.  He resided most of his life in Maple Rapids.

Dick retired from General Motors in 1996.  He enjoyed hunting, especially deer hunting, fishing and anything outdoors.  Dick also enjoyed playing pool, and played in many tournaments over the years.  He also played cards and was an avid golfer.  Anything that Dick decided to do he did whole heartedly.  He was a graduate of Fulton High School and played on the football team as a quarter back, #11.  Later he was a golf coach at Fulton High School.  Dick was a University of Michigan fan.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Andrews of Maple Rapids, MI; 5 sons: Mark Andrews of Houston, TX; Marlin Andrews of Middleton, MI; Matthew Andrews of Muskegon, MI; Michael and Tiffanie Andrews of Perrinton, MI; Mitchell and Danell Andrews of Perrinton, MI; 9 grandchildren: Heather and Jason Werlinger, Kodie and Betsy Hall, Eric and Jarrae Arrington, Thomas Arrington, Matthew Arrington, Austin and Brittany Pierce, Ashlee Andrews, Zachary Andrews and Sydney Andrews; 12 great grandchildren; brother Robert and Paula Andrews of Florida; 2 sisters: Sharon Havens of Lansing, MI; and Janet Andrews of Lansing, MI.  Dick was preceded in death by his father, and mother Ruth Marie Ellis, step-mother Leora Andrews, daughter-in-law & wife of Marlin, Angela Andrews, and sister Sandra Gimmedy.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fulton Schools Sports Boosters or Maple Rapids Ball Boosters. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.