Richard Barry Vrooman, beloved and cherished, of Jacksonville, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.

Born on September 19, 1959 in Brockport, NY, he was a son of Donald Thomas Vrooman of Verona, NY and the late Nola Elizabeth Hastie Vrooman. He was a 1977 graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill before moving to North Carolina. In 1981, he graduated from Coastal Carolina Community College and worked as a heating and refrigeration repairman.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two daughters, Samantha Vrooman of Greensboro, NC, Kara Vrooman of Charlotte, NC; a step-daughter, Nina Mallory of Holly Ridge, NC; three brothers, Alan Vrooman of Verona, NY, Robert Vrooman of Camden, NY, Stephen Keller of W. Palm Beach, FL; a grandson, John Mallory; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by a brother, Steven Vrooman.

A memorial service will be 2 pm Sunday, June 29, 2014 in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville, NC with Reverend John Allegri officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association; PO Box 11454; Alexandria, VA 22312.A memorial service will be 2 pm Sunday, June 29, 2014 in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville, NC with Reverend John Allegri officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.