Richard D. York, 69, of Paducah died at 4 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013, at his home.

He was a member of American Legion Post 31 of Paducah, a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War, and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by one brother, James Hill York of Paducah; two sisters, Joyce Armstrong of Paducah and Loretta Hutson of Washington Park, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Toy York and Era (Tubbs) York.

A private burial was held Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Rosebower Cemetery.

Hughes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.