Richard Harvey Flatt

October 2, 1942 - June 12, 2021

Richard Harvey Flatt, age 78, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1942 to his late parents, Edward and Myrtle Flatt. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a selfless man that put everyone else first. He was a hard worker, enjoyed restoring classic cars and car shows. This was especially true for the El Camino he restored. He will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie Flatt and sister, Helen Flatt. Richard is survived by his children, Kenneth Flatt (Melissa), Kimberly Heil (Eric), and Ketih Flatt; two sisters, Kathleen Goins and Suzanne Bramer (Sonny); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and girlfriend, Jane Lucas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Louisville, KY 40216. Burial will follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org/donate)