Richard “Dick” William Webb, 74, of Franklin Furnace, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at River Run Healthcare Center in Franklin Furnace. He was born on January 13, 1950, the son of the late Leonard Amos and Anna Kathryn Strehle Webb.
Dick was a co-founder of The Bluegrass Strangers and a gifted banjo player. The band toured the Midwest for many years, having great success and a following of dedicated fans. A true artist, he was also a talented carpenter and home builder and had a beautiful garden. Dick had also worked as an auto mechanic and truck driver and had greatly enjoyed the yearly deer hunting trips he took with his brother. He graduated from Green High School and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Surviving are two sons, Jason Webb of Vanceburg, KY, and Aaron Webb of Franklin Furnace; his brother, James L. Webb of Ironton; a sister, Carol Meldrum of Titusville, FL; two grandchildren, Wyatt and Gracie Webb; and several nieces, nephews and their families.
In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his son, Richard W. Webb II, on May 18, 2019.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, with Rev. Brent Cavendish officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 p.m. until the service hour. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 5600 Jr. Furnace-Powellsville Rd., Franklin Furnace, OH 45629.