Richard “Rick” Roy Cramer III went to Heaven on January 28, 2018 in Fort Worth, TX. He was born in Dallas on July 5, 1949. He is predeceased by his youngest son Kai, his brother David and his parents. Rick is survived by his wife Evelyn, their son Zei (Railea), grandchildren Kephra (Eric) Cardoza, Xan Cramer and Mercy Whites. Also, survived by his great grandchildren Leon Kai and Lilith Miranda Cardoza and his brother Steve (Kathy) Cramer. He leaves behind many precious nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and his pet bird Chatter. Rick went to Baylor University. He was in the management side of the jewelry industry. He retired at least three times. He liked to cook and garden. Rick was a born-again Christian, and he loved the Lord. He married his high school sweetheart, and he and Evelyn were married 48 years. A memorial service will be held at Acton Baptist Church, 3500 Fall Creek Hwy., Granbury, TX on Feb. 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
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Dearest Evelyn,
Rick was a special individual who left a mark of love and genuineness on those who met him. You and Rick were such a team when you cooked for us at ABC, and we so enjoyed your meals and your smiles. As I read this obituary, it struck me that Rick was my age, and that you were married about as long as we have been. The most important line wat that he was a born again Christian. Hallelujah. Praise the Lord. We will see him in heaven. I am making you part of my regular prayers – have been praying for Rick for a long time, and now will pray for you. We regret that we will be out of town on the day of his memorial, but our prayers will be with you.
Thank you, for your kind and loving words, Marie. Also, thank you so much for your continued prayers for Rick and now me.
I was blessed to have been a close friend of Rick’s when we were teens in the 60s. We played in the same garage band, DUST, for about 3 years and I’ll always remember him as one of the most amiable of all the musicians I ever worked with over the decades that followed. He’d usually discover a new group first, telling me “You gotta hear these guys! They’re fantastic!” And he’d be right. Yet it was his gracious, humble demeanor that always comes to mind when I think of Rick. I don’t recall him ever having a disparaging word to say about anyone. He was always a positive, encouraging influence on all who knew him. He was one of a kind. May he rest in peace.
August 1, 2019 Thank you for those kind and comforting words, Rollie! Rick liked you very much. He was so disappointed that DUST didn’t stay together. I miss him tremendously, but am at peace knowing I will be with him again. We didn’t say goodbye. Just said “I love you and I’ll see you soon.”
I’m already missing Rick, but take some comfort in knowing that though his first journey has come to an end, the next has just begun. He was blessed to have a fine family, and to have enjoyed Evelyn’s love and support for his entire adult life. We will make the memorial service if we possibly can, but in the meantime, we send our love to Evelyn, Zei, and the entire family. You are always in our hearts.
Thank you for your kind and comforting words, Susan. (Tell Dana I said “Hi”.) Thank you, too, for visiting Rick in the hospital. He was truly surprised that you drove all that way to see him. Wow! Didn’t we have some great times together when we were young (er). I will never forget those fond memories. Love to you, Dana and family
I’ll miss Rick like a brother. From the 1st time we were together as sophomores at SOC High School and thru the bands we were in together for many years, he was my brother. Especially when he went with my family on vacation to Port Aransas one year. We both were as red as lobsters at the end of one day.
Was so blessed many years ago when I discovered that he had met our Lord, Jesus Christ, and dedicated his life.
The last few months I got to spend time with you and Rick were very special to me.
Know that we are always here for you.
Thank you for those sweet and loving words, Jim. I didn’t know he went to Port Aransas with you and your family. Rick had a high regard for you and thought of you as a close friend. Of course, Glennda and you were wonderful friends to us both. We truly enjoyed getting together with you two. Didn’t do it enough! I hope that I can get together with you sometime soon. Being a widow is not fun, but I’m adjusting a little more each day with God’s help. Love to you both!
I remember Richard as being a very kind person as a boy in school. He was always pleasant and people loved him. My love goes out to all of his precious family. May he Rest in Sweet Peace.
Thank you, Pat, for those kind and comforting words. Rick is in Heaven with our Lord and Kai, our youngest son. We lost him when he was 16 to leukemia. Love to you!
I also was in the band “Dust” with Rick; I remember him as a kind and quiet guy, except when we played a certain “Doors” song. He would come to the front of the stage and start talking and yelling all kinds of stuff. I am sorry that I had not been in contact with him for years. May he rest in peace, he is in a better place.
Thank you for the kind and humorous words, Frank! I remember Rick doing that Doors bit. The first time I saw him do it, I was so shocked because he was always so quiet and reserved in public. I have always regretted that he didn’t stick with his music. I think he did too. He’s is Heaven now, and with our son. Take care.
My sympathy thoughts and prayers for Evelyn, family and friends of Richard.
I’m sadden to learn of his passing, he was a friend of mine though out grade, junior high and high school.
Richard was unfailingly kind, polite and friendly, a stand up guy who made the world a better place.
Sadly for me in the years since graduation I only saw him at reunions.
Well done good and faithful servant
Thank you for the kind and lovely thoughts about Rick. Life is so short, and we all get so busy. Before we know it, our family and friends are leaving us. I am so thankful that we can rejoice in the knowledge that we will see many of them again in Heaven! Take care, Wayne.
Just thinking again about all the fun we (David and I) had with you and Rick, and Steve and Kathy. The Wahoo and Yahtzee games, the lake house, driving to Ovilla in the middle of the night looking for ghosts. Playing “Olympic“ games in the pool with Paul and David Rosales. You and Rick were such a big part of my young adulthood and I will never forget any of that.