Richard was born in Weatherford, Texas to Carl and Ruby Thornhill on October 7, 1981. He was a graduate of Petrolia ISD and went on to become an Electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Survivors include his dad, Carl Thornhill, sisters, Taylor Elrod and husband, Corey, Stephine Wood and husband, Todd, nieces and nephews, Emma, Riley, Ella, Kinley and Kiley and a host of other family and friends he loved.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Thornhill.
Memorial Services will be held at 10 A.M. Monday August 23, 2021 at the Cowboy Church in Dean, Texas.