Richard G. Stimpson

LAURENS-Richard G. Stimpson, 67, of Laurens passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Richard was born in Oneonta on September 30, 1949, the son of the late Ralph and Florence (Brown) Stimpson.

Richard married the love of his life, Julieann R. Smith on November 13, 1971. She passed away on February 19, 2015. Richard retired from SUNY Oneonta after 38 years of service, ending his career as a supervisor in the Carpentry Shop. Prior to his work at SUNY he worked for his father at American Cleaners and then at Medicoach as a cabinet maker.

Richard enjoyed many outdoor activities such as fishing, boating and hunting. He was especially pleased to find that his grandchildren shared his enjoyment and enthusiasm for many of these activities and loved spending time with them teaching them the ropes.

Richard is survived by his son, Jeremy Stimpson; grandchildren, Michael and Mackenzie Stimpson and their mother, Kimberly Erickson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Mildred (Barnes) Smith; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Carole and Robert Brown and Sandra and Douglas Goodspeed; his sisters-in-law, Cathy Talbot, Joyce Youngs and Lauralee Perry; his brother-in-law, Jim Smith; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by his family and all the friends he made throughout his lifetime. He was predeceased by his best friend, Stanley Mcintyre who was like a brother to Richard.

Calling hours with the family in attendance will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Word of Faith Family Christian Center in Maryland with Pastor Frank MacCracken, Jr. officiating.

To light a candle or send an online condolence to the family please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.