Richard Byron Inzerillo

Richard Byron Inzerillo, born May 14, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2004 at age 66, while shagging in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Joseph Charles Inzerillo, Sr., and Thelma Pope Inzerillo. Along with his parents, his brothers preceded him in death, Joseph Charles, Jr., of Oregon and Kenneth Inzerillo of Kansas City, Missouri. Residing in North Carolina for over 30 years, he was a resident of Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a retired Civil Engineer and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, SAC Division. He was an avid outdoorsman, bow hunter, fisherman, and a member of the Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club. As a dancer and instructor, he was also a member of several shag dance clubs. He is survived by his children, Loretta Inzerillo of California, Chimene Inzerillo Stout and husband Everett, Marcus Inzerillo, Mario Inzerillo and wife Rochelle of Florida, Angelo Inzerillo and wife Windy; grandchildren, Phillip, Sylver, Carissa, Ryan, Joseph, Riva, Felicia, Rachel; and nieces and nephew, Danny Joe, Jackie, Robin and Dawn. As per his wishes, crematorial services were provided by Atchley Funeral Home, Inc. of Sevierville, Tennessee. Richard had many friends and family members across the United States and his children ask that his friends remember him by making memorial contributions in his name to The Nature Society, P.O. Box 19151, Asheville, North Carolina, 28815 (wildwnc.org). For all shaggers, please dance!