Richard Forest Radcliffe

Richard Forest Radcliffe, 85, of Asheville, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at the Elizabeth House. A native of Haywood Co., he was a son of the late Glen and Mamie Spivey Radcliffe. He was also preceded in death by brothers Clem Radcliffe, Roy Radcliffe, and Bruce Radcliffe, and by sister Zelda Knight. Mr. Radcliffe was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea. He left school early to help support his family. He retired in 1994 from the Ethan Allen Furniture Co. in Old Fort. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Norma McClellan Radcliffe; son Rick Radcliffe; daughter Cindy Radcliffe (Brian); sisters Millie Everett and Leona Scott; and by several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff of Mountain Kidney Associates, especially Dr. Word-Sims, and Dr. Hal Hemme at Asheville Internal Medicine, and to the staff of Four Seasons Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elizabeth House, Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.