Mr. Piersall was the owner/operator of Piersall Lawn Service.He was the former Executive Director of Better Way in Christ Ministries; was a member of St. Peter Ministry Center and a former church council president, served on the Building Committee; active with the St. Lucie County Crime Watch; a member of Masonic Lodge #20 F & AM, Winchester, KY, Winchester Chapter 12 Royal Arch Masons, Winchester Countil #75 R & SM, Winchester Commandry #20, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Lexington, KY and Oleika Shrine Temple Orient of Lexington, KY.Friends wishing may contribute to St. Peter Ministry Center Memorial Fund in Richard's memory.Survivors include his wife, Lela E. "Libby" Piersall of Fort Pierce, FL; and son, Dwight Piersall of Winchester, KY; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mac T. Piersall.