Email: rick@strongpathfinancial.com
Richard 'Rick' Kent Flores, age 42, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly Rockford, Illinois), passed away June 6, 2023. He was born to Joel and Marion Flores, August 29, 1980, in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1998 (Rockford, IL) and North Central College in 2002 (Naperville, IL). He served 21 years as a Financial Advisor for LPL Financial Advisor/Dave Ramsey Smartvestor Pro. He was united in marriage to Christa Flores (Ray) on August 4, 2007, in Galesburg, IL. He was a member of Life Church and served as a Cub Master/Scout Master BSA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Marion Flores. He is survived by his wife Christa Flores; children, Ezequiel 'Zeke' Flores (age 13), Natalia Flores (age 12), Elias Flores (age 9); brother, Joel Flores (wife Charity); sister, Kristin Flores-Brockman (husband Ray Brockman); sister-in-law, Rebecca Zammuto (husband Mike Zammuto; nephews, Miguel Flores and Xavier Flores; and numerous cousins.
The visitation for Rick was held June 12, 2023, 10:00-11:00 AM, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East; the service followed at 11:00 AM. There was a Celebration of Life at 4X4 Brewing, Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 PM, which was open to the public.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation be made to Boy Scout Troop 239:
BSA Troop 239
c/o SEAS Church, Rick Flores Memorial
2200 W Republic Rd
Springfield, MO 65807
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