He was a retired Air Force veteran, and was also retired from TVA. Richard was a member of Falling Water Cumberland Presbyterian Church for over 40 years.
He was preceded by his wife, Marilyn, and two brothers, Glenn and Steve.
Richard is survived by two sons, Michael of Hixson, and Marvin of Louisville, KY. He has one surviving sister, Carol Scott of Fort Madison, Iowa.
Services will be held at the graveside in Chattanooga National Cemetery at 10:30 AM on Monday June 30, 2025 with Air Force military honors.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.