Rick Todd Earnhardt

September 11, 1961 - February 12, 2021

Rick Todd Earnhardt, 59, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 11, 1961 in Salisbury, he was the son of Trudy Bassinger Rhinier of Rockwell and Donald Richard Earnhardt, Sr. of Salisbury. Mr. Earnhardt graduated from North Rowan High School. He was formerly employed at the Food Lion Warehouse for 28 years and currently worked as a Warehouse Manager for Freshouse, LLC, Salisbury. He was a member of the Sons of AMVETS, Rockwell. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. In his free time, Rick loved sitting on the beach, watching NASCAR and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his parents are his wife, Donna Garmon Earnhardt, whom he married Oct. 3, 1998; son, Jason Earnhardt of Salisbury; daughters, Tabitha Benfield of Salisbury and Ashley Wilmore and husband Ben of Raleigh; step-son, Dusty Eller and wife Amber of China Grove; step-daughter, Jessica Elmore and husband Joe of Bermuda Run; brother, Donald Richard Earnhardt, Jr. and wife Kathy of Rockwell; grandchildren, Dreama, Faith, Layla, Shelby, Cohen, Clara, Caroline, Lincoln, and Harrison. The family will speak to friends from 12:30-2 PM Monday – February 15 at Calvary Baptist Church followed by a service at 2 PM with the Rev. Scott Faw, officiating. Interment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Earnhardt family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.