Richard Dallas, 87, of Red Creek, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 19 , 2016 , at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Salamanca, NY, the son of the late John Dallas and Mabel Fluent Dallas. Richard was a charter captain operating Black Jaws Charter for over thirty years, they fished out of Sodus Point and Fair Haven Bay. He enjoyed playing country music and bluegrass music and did so for over forty years in several bands. He loved hunting and trapping, and he was an all-around outdoorsmen. He was often quoted as saying "move little, look a lot "when it came to hunting in the woods. He was employed as a gauge lab inspector for Xerox before his retirement.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Irene Crowell Dallas, two daughters; Cindy (Stephen) Heald of Westbury, Kimberly Galloway of Wolcott, four sons; Terry (Sandra) Dallas of Red Creek, Christopher (Peggy) Dallas of Honeoye Falls, James (Christine) Dallas of North Rose, and Scott (Nancy) Dallas of Savannah, one sister, Gloria Rohland of Prattsburgh, over 125 Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, as well as his best friends Dick (Helen) Wells and Stan King.
Richard is predeceased by his parents, his sister, Linda Powell, his son, Richard J. Dallas (1995), and one grand son, Shawn (Grady) Dallas.
Calling hours will be Saturday, from 11:00-2:00, with a service at 2:00, at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Red Creek Fire Department, 7024 Main Street, Red Creek, NY 13143 , or the Lake Shore Ambulance, 5841 New Hartford Street, Wolcott, NY 14590. www.catoredcreek.com