Patrick (Rick) Early, 63, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home.

Graveside Services will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6 at St. Brendan Cemetery with Deacon Lou Leonatti officiating.

Patrick (Rick) was born on September 21, 1960, in Mexico, the son of Paul Eugene and Peggy Early, Sr.

Rick enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, he mentored many of the boys, on things he did. He loved reading. He was a handyman and caregiver.

He is survived by two children, Terri (Garrett) Benskin and Tonya (Mike) McCord; four grandchildren; Mother, Peggy of the home; one brother, Phillip Charles "Chuck" (Christy) Early; five sisters, Patricia (Wayne) Lunsford, Phyllis (Gary) Jones, Priscilla Sue (Louis) Whitaker, Paula Early (David Polston) and Penny (Kenny) Mechlin; sister-in-law, Patricia M. Early; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and ex-wife, Belinda Silvey. Neighbor friend, Brandon Jones.

Patrick is preceded in death by his father, Paul Early Sr; four brothers, Robert and James Early, Paul Early, Jr. and Peter Thomas Early; nephew, James Harvey Lunsford; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.