Richard Orvel Rife Sr. of Belton, MO departed this life May 25, 2021. He was born January 19, 1948 in Kansas City, MO, the eldest child of William Rife and Nina Marie Majors-Rife.
Richard graduated from Grandview High School. He retired from Armco Steel and later retired from Arrow Stage Lines. Richard enjoyed wood carving as a hobby after retirement.
He was proceeded in death by his father Bill Rife, his mother Marie Rife, sisters Linda Chandler and Judy Holdshoe, two children, Carla Rife and Richard Rife Jr. Richard is survived daughter Sheryl Rife; eight grandchildren, Richard Rife III, Judd Ginnings, Arlis Ginnings, Megan Murphy, Samuel Ginnings, Devin Rife, Gabrielle Ginnings, and Eban Ginnings; two nieces Janielle Chandler and Deonna Stewart; two very special friends Phil and Ruth Rish.
Graveside with Masonic service will be 11:00 am Monday, June 14 in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman MO. Condolences may be made on line at mcgilleygeorgebelton.com