David Earl Rich

February 3, 1936 - March 18, 2020

Central City- Rev. David Earl (Dave) Rich, age 84, of Central City, Kentucky, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview Texas. Mr. Rich was born in Muhlenberg county, Kentucky on February 3, 1936. Mr. Rich was an Evangelist, he also was an R.C.A recording artist. He performed at the Grand Ole Opry and was know for his hits Red Sweater and City Lights. Mr. Rich is survived by he son Bro. Enoch (Carmel) Rich of Central City; Daughters, Deborah (Mike) Barr of Rockwall Texas; Necie Rich of Longview Texas; Grandchildren Victoria Rich and Joshua Rich. In compliance with health and public safety directives, private graveside services will be in Briar Creek Cemetery.

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I was sorry to hear of Rev. Rich passing but we know hes with his Heavenly Father. I loved listening to him preach and he held long prayer meetings. He made sure the congregation got ahold of GOD. He prophesied to me in 1993 and it came true in 2018! He was truly a man after GODS own heart. A wonderful servant of GOD who is and will be missed by many! Rest on brother....rest on.

I am so sorry to learn this
The first time I saw him was in the quad cities Illinois/Iowa with Leonard Conner Jerry Phelps at a tent revival I was 13 years old 1965 ish
I love his ministry and his music of course who didn't . His songs are so deep that I never ever forgotten but over the years somehow I loaned my albums out and never got them back . About 10 years ago I found him on Facebook I told him how I first met him and he actually sent me his phone number I was able to call him and we had the best conversation I was able to replace all of his music and felt like he was the Elvis Presley of gospel to me . I was in Jeffersonville Indiana for a short time a year that his daughter was born and named after Bernice Hicks it was a very exciting time for me . I am so sad for all of us but happy he is where He sang about .
I'm so blessed that I got to meet him

Love this man of God. He prayed for my husband to get back in church along with our wonderful pastor Rev. Hicks. Rev. Rich prayed for my broken back and God heaIed it. Looking forward to see him on the other side see you soon.

Rev Dave Rich prophesied to me in 1993 that "He saw me going down in the gutter and bringing the lost out..he saw me reaching people nobody else could reach" Im currently a staff member at St. Benedicts Mens Homeless Shelter in Owensboro Ky! He was a prayer warrior..holding prayer meetings longer than any other preacher i knew. Such a loving caring compassionate man...He will surely be missed.Praying for GODS Everlasting Peace be upon his family and friends....

Sorry for your loss

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Rev. Dave Rich really could sing "Muhlenberg County." What a voice. We are sorry Carmel for your loss.

I'll miss Dave. He was such a good friend. I still remember him taking me to Nashville to tour RCA recording studio and later to SUN recording. I remember him introducing me to Chet Atkins. I use to go with him to recording sessions where he wanted me to learn the "presence"Nashville sound. Remember recording with him at his brother's studio there in Central City and his brother James "spider" Rich playing along with Dave. Some precious memories! Will miss Dave but I can still play his records. Love and prays to all his family. God bless you all. Jerry Wilson

Dave
Was an inspiration and a joy to be around
He played and sang with such ease a purity.
Words can not describe how much joy he brought to our family and my Dads ministry!
He was a special person and he will be missed
My God be with you all and cherish the wonderful memories!

Bro Dave was the only precher I have really known for the bride's message..it has brought me through the last 40 yrs of my life.. I know heaven is shouting and dancing

Will always oremembe last time I saw Dave he came to hospital & prayed with my husband who was ill with ALS but he & Debbie stayed & prayed with him for a long time. Sending love & prayers to his precious family.

I first laid eyes on Brother Dave as he was called by many ,when he came to Livermore for a revival at Bethel Pentecostal church in the summer of 1966. I had been saved very long and I remember how awesome he was as a preacher and singer. I was an instant fan of Bro. Dave. Followed him for years after that. I appreciate anyone who helps me get closer to my Lord and he was definitely one. Rest In Peace Bro. Dave. See you later

Thanks for allowing your spiritual gift to operate in a tent revival when I was only 10 then all these decades later giving me the understanding of that one of a kind experience through our connection on FB. Your children and grandchildren are true soldiers in the Kingdom, a legacy you can Rest In Peace knowing

Martha and I send our love and prayers! Love bro. Dave

So sorry for your loss. It seems I have know Bro. Dave an the Rich family all my life. He was always a great preacher an singer. Love an prayers are with you all as you go through deficalt time..

Brother Dave was so special to us. Sharing your sorrow, but rejoicing that he has now seen the Lord's face. Much love from us.

I will never forget Dave and his family coming to Wichita Falls to hold a revival at Christ Gospel Church. They were powerful services.

I Will Miss You Dear Friend!
All My Love & Prayers to The Rich Family

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.