Richard married Carole Blumer of Vici, Oklahoma in 1965 and to that union was born two daughters. For many years he enjoyed playing sports, hunting, and golf. He worked at Macklanburg Duncan for almost 20 years after which he moved to Norman. At that time he became a pastor of First Assembly of God Church in Norman. After 2 decades of ministry he retired and became a self-employed carpenter. Richard also umpired for many years, loved watching sports, and was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren. Richard touched many lives throughout his ministry and devoted his entire life to serving Jesus Christ.
Survivors include his wife Carole of Norman; daughters: Lisa and husband Buddy Bowling of Norman, Gina and husband Brad Walker of Norman; grandchildren: Dalton Lee Bowling and Makayla Joy Bowling; mother: Ruth Holder of Del City; siblings: Thomas and wife Diana Holder of Oklahoma City, Laura and husband Ed McLaughlin of Tulsa, Nancy and husband Ken Wright of Oklahoma City, Sandra and husband Don Colwell of Noble as well as many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wed. March 21, 2018 at Primrose Funeral Service, Norman, OK. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday March 22, 2018 at LifeSpring Church, 600 W Tecumseh Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Burial will be at Riley Cemetery in Vici, OK.
Arrangements entrusted to Primrose Funeral Service, Norman, OK. Sign the online guestbook at www.primrosefuneralservice.com
