Richard "Rick” James Marek, Jr., 71, of Greenville, passed away on December 19, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with James Gandy officiating.
Rick was born January 29, 1950, in Robstown, Texas to Richard James Marek, Sr. and Florence Brysch. He married the love of his life, Jackie Biles on October 25, 1980, in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were married 41 years before his passing. Together they enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching their kid's sporting events, and spending time with friends and family. They lived in Corpus Christi, Cuero, TX and Greenville. Rick worked for 25 years at H.E.B. and 17 years at Wal-Mart. He was a dedicated store manager for both companies and treated those that he worked with as part of his family. He was of Catholic faith.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Marek, of Greenville; son, Wes Marek and wife, Ashley; daughter, Amanda Palmore and husband, Matt; sister, Mary Baker and husband, Terry; grandchildren, Avery Marek, Whitley Marek, Hadley Palmore, and Ryann Palmore; brother in law, Roy Biles Jr. and wife, Laura and their 3 children.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rick was a loving husband, caring dad, avid hunter and fisherman, sports enthusiast, and dog lover. If he wasn't working he was spending time at Wes or Manda's sporting events or taking a weekend trip to the deer lease or fishing. There was nothing he loved more than to be outdoors enjoying the company of his family.
Rick will be missed deeply by all that knew him. He meant a lot to so many people and his memory will be held forever in their hearts.