Abilene, Texas - Richard Lee "Dickie C" Levels, 57, died Thursday, November 8, 2007, in Abilene at his residence. He was born January 25, 1950 to Lottie (Jackson) Levels and Martin "Slim" Dorsey in Abilene, Texas. Richard was a graduate and star athlete of Abilene High School where he played football and ran track. He graduated in 1969.

During high school, Richard started his career with the City of Abilene as a summer lifeguard at Stevenson Pool. After graduation he began working fulltime at the City Water Department. He retired in 1996 after 27 years of service to the citizens of Abilene. Dickie C was a beloved brother and friend.

He is survived by two daughters, Sha-meen Curl of Burke, VA, and Tammie Fareed and husband Akil of Ellenwood, GA; sisters, Ann Fitzgerald Dorsey of Abilene, Doretha Schaffer of Abilene, Linda Ward and husband Thomas of Strong, AR, and Myrtle McGee of Abilene; two brothers, J.C. Levels of Tucson, AZ and Leonard Taylor of Abilene; 5 grandchildren, Ajari Alston, Omar Alston, Kevin Humphrey, Janan Fareed, and Adari Fareed; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Johnnie Mae Brown.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 15, at Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with the Reverend Aaron Mackey officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at a visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.