Rick G. Bloomfield, 68, of Vanceburg, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, following an extended illness.
He was born in Vanceburg on July 21, 1958, a son of the late Shelby and Florence Clark Bloomfield.
Rick held various jobs throughout his life, but primarily worked as a sexton, or gravedigger, at several cemeteries throughout Lewis County. He enjoyed working outdoors and visiting with friends.
He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Barbara (Mark) Kegley and Delana Pack; two nieces, Teresa Richmond and Florence Carroll; one nephew, Russell Cottingham; and many other family members and friends who will mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Brenda Kay Pierce Bloomfield, who died October 2, 2025; two sisters, Hazel Lake and Flora Carrington; and four brothers, Charles Bloomfield, Allen Bloomfield, Vernon Bloomfield, and Herbert Bloomfield.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak with Bro. Tony Corns officiating.
Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg is caring for arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com.
