Lewis Richard Olson, 56, of Elkview passed away Thursday May 22, 2014 at his residence.
He was a retired rural mail carrier out of the Elkview Post Office. He enjoyed woodwork, wood and stone carving, riding his Harley, and playing musical instruments by ear with his favorite being the banjo.
He is preceded in death by his Parents Conrad and Shirlie Anne Barton Olson; Aunt Madeline Long.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 22 years Kathy Bates Olson.
Daughters: Kelci and Katie
Brandon Adkins and companion Jamie Boyd, Justin Adkins and fiancé Katie Heath, Stephanie Bates and fiancé Neal Smith and DJ and Alex Marinich as well as several other great nieces and nephews.
Friends and Family will be received Monday, May 26, 2014 from 6-8PM at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview. Service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11:00am at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
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