Mr. Richard Franklin Toppins, age 82 of McDonough, entered into heaven on Friday, July 5, 2019, loving husband to Eleanor J. Toppins. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Lynda (Steve) Dunton, Ron (Melody) Toppins, and Amy Belanger; step children: Sandy (Peter) Scharf, Kenneth (Lisa) Davis, and Steve (Melissa) Davis; grandchildren: Allyson (Scott) Hamilton, Adam (Ladson) Dunton, Erin Dunton, Gary Wayne Birdwell, Alan Birdwell, Scott Belanger, Luke Belanger, and Jenna Belanger; step grandchildren: Jonathon Scharf, Adam Scharf, Elizabeth Scharf, Abby Davis, Charlie Davis, Ryan (Kathleen) Davis, Kelli Davis, and Ashli Davis; sisters: Doris Williams and Mary Lou Price; and several great grandchildren. Mr. Toppins was preceded in death by his parents: Norman and Beatrice Toppins: first wife and mother of his children: Nancy Toppins; sisters: Joyce (Robert) Baldwin and Diane (David) Mangold; and brothers in law: Leroy Williams and Tom Price.
Sgt. Richard F. Toppins retired after 14 dedicated years with the Toledo City Police Department after being injured in the line of duty. Prior to joining the police force, he worked with Libby Owens Ford Factory manufacturing windshields, also partnering with his brother-in-law, Leroy, in a plumbing business, and even serving as a U.S. Postman in Toledo, OH. Richard was a lifetime Member of the Higher Degree of the Moose Lodge. He was the kindest man that you would ever meet and had some of the best stories you could imagine. He was creative and a great handy man who loved singing for the Lord. Richard was a great dad, granddad, and great granddad!
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. at Haisten Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ernie Forrester officiating. Pallbearers will include: Ron Toppins, Steve Dunton, Adam Dunton, Brian Belanger, Scott Belanger, Luke Belanger, Kenneth Davis, and Steve Davis. Burial will follow at Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington.
