WILMINGTON — Richard Arnold “Dick” Wingo, 88, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Columbus Reginal Healthcare Center.
He was born Aug. 5, 1932, in Anna, Illinois, a son of the late Charles Wingo and Sally Mae Arnold Wingo. His first wife, Barbara Milder Wingo; and brother, William Wingo, preceded him in death.
Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Northwestern University. He was a Mason and member of Wrightsville United Methodist Church. Dick loved to travel, was an avid golfer and a member of Landfall Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Furniss Wingo (married April 21, 2009); three children, Michael Wingo (Catherine) of Greenville, South Carolina, Michele Holmes (Larry) of Flagstaff, Arizona, and David Wingo (Elizabeth) of Charlotte; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a date and place to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dick’s memory may be made online to Samaritan’s Purse or by mail to SECU Family House, 123 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.
