Mr. Richard Lee "RL" Futrill Sr.

Mr. Richard Lee "RL" Futrill Sr., 80, of Flagler Beach, Florida formerly of Poulan, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Advent Hospice Care in Florida. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Banks Funeral Home Chapel, interment will follow in the Poulan Cemetery. Dr. Jason Jones will officiate. Richard Lee (RL) Futrill Sr., was born on December 19, 1942. He was the oldest child of Richard Primrose and Willie Maude Futrill. RL’s mother described him as the best Christmas present ever. RL married Kelsey Elaine Calhoun on December 18, 1964. He would lovingly call Kelsey his best birthday and Christmas present ever. The couple lived in Worth County most of their lives. They moved to Flagler Beach, Florida after retirement. They began their family with a baby boy, Richard Lee Jr. in 1967. The first daughter, Deirdre Kaye, was born in 1969. Dana Lynnett rounded out the family in 1978. RL worked at Ford and Chevrolet dealerships before returning to the family business, Futrill Auto Parts. His knowledge of cars and outgoing personality aided in him being a successful business owner to what became the largest salvage yard in Georgia. He worked hard and also played hard. He enjoyed go-kart racing, stock car racing, hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He enjoyed Rook tournaments with his family over the holidays. He also enjoyed playing card games on his computer. He could often be found with a rubix cube in his hands. In addition to raising a family and owning a business, RL was involved with his community. Over the years he was affiliated with Jaycees, Lions Club, Poulan Little League Softball and Worth County Pilot Club. He was also involved in several organizations related to his work at Futrill Auto Parts. Survivors include his wife, Kelsey Futrill; children Richard Futrill, Deirdre (Mike) Reynolds of FL and Dana (Brian) Baker of TX; grandchildren Brooke Dailey, Landon Dailey, Hannah Hardy, Lucas Hardy and Mason Hardy; sisters Jean (Donald) Wingate, Joan Fincher; brothers Roger (Barbara) Futrill, Jack (Marla) Futrill and a host of nieces and nephews. He also had a wonderful Caregiver Evelyn Granados. In addition to his parents, RL, was preceded in death by his sister, Faye Leggett and his brother, Wayne Futrill.The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Banks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Second Wind Dreams Organization at https://www.secondwind.org/donate.html Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Richard Lee "RL" Futrill Sr.

December 19, 1942 - January 19, 2023