Richard Ernest Silvers
October 06, 1947 - June 05, 2016
Obituary For Richard Ernest Silvers
On June 5, 2016, Richard passed away at UNC hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Richard was born on October 6, 1947 in Asheville, NC. He was the first son of Harold Silver and Pauline Silver, formerly Pauline Bartlett. His twin brother Robert passed away in the hospital shortly after their birth. Both Richard and Robert were the only children given the last name “Silvers” rather than “Silver” by their parents – likely because Harold wrote “Silvers” on their birth certificates out of habit as a result of running “Silvers Auto Shop”.
Richard graduated from Erwin high school in 1966 and thereafter attended Appalachian State University. He later attended and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in University Studies. He loved to read and study almost everything he came across and particularly enjoyed history.
Richard served his country in the U.S. Army for 22 years and was a special operations officer for much of that time. He retired at the rank of Major in 1992.
Richard grew up with four brothers and was often lovingly referred to as the “white sheep” among the "four black sheep” of the family. He was well known to be a kind, generous, moral and selfless man that didn't judge others. He would give you the shirt off his back without you asking for it. The extent of his generosity and kindness had no bounds.
He was a true Saint on Earth who was completely devoted to his family and God. He loved making others happy and treasured his time in the Army.
Richard is survived by his two sons Scott and Jason, his daughter-in-law Jung Yi, granddaughters Kailey and London and his grandson Camden Richard Silvers. He is also survived by his brothers Gene, Gary, Dennis and Brent Silver.
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