Richard graduated from Travis High School in 1954 and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked for the Austin Fire Department for 26 years and also worked as a taxidermist and carpenter.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Diane; daughter, Bonnie ONeal; son-in-law, Dennis ONeal; grandson, Jason ONeal; and his three sisters, Betty Stewart, Laura Coggins and Bitsy smith.