It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles David Orick, who left this world on March 5, 2025 at the age of 68. David passed away peacefully surrounded by close loved ones. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. He touched the lives of so many.
David was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of the late Vernon and Inias Orick. David was preceded in death by his siblings, Gary Orick, Sandy Poppleton, Diane Ary, Mike Scarlet, Anne Scarlet and John Scarlet. He was survived by his wife of 43 years, Tina Scarlet Orick; siblings, Bob and Pat Orick, Charlotte and Blane Miskell, Marlene Manner, Terri Scarlet, Bob Scarlet, Brenda Scarlet, Sandy and Kurt Ponzar and Jimmy Scarlet; children, Amy Bush, Angie Oliver, Brock Williamson, Jeremy Orick, Candice Orick, Frankie Bush and Danielle Devenport; grandchildren, Makaylah Bush, JP Patterson, Jazlyn Thomas, Cameron Tre, Isaiah Thomas, Madison and Landen Oliver, Catherine and Caiden Orick and Frankie Bush (4); great-grandson August Tre; and many nieces and nephews. Though he is no longer with us in person, his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
David was the nicest person you could ever meet — someone who always had a smile, a kind word and a helping hand for anyone in need. He had a deep love for music, especially The Beatles, and could often be caught playing the drums in the garage to his favorite songs. His love for his family was endless. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, strength and unwavering love.
Rest in peace, David. “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — The Beatles.
