He was born in Houston Texas on August 8, 1961. Richard graduated from Aldine High School in 1979. He is a member of Hidden Valley Church of Christ and had a passion for fellowship with friend, watching WWE wrestling live or on TV, enjoying John Wayne and Slyvester Stallone movies, and writing his birthday and Christmas lists 6 months in advance.
Richard was survived by his mother Marlene Smith, his sister and brother in law Reshae and Wess McDonald, his niece Kayla Shannon and her husband Kevin Shannon, his nephew Ty Walker, his great nephew Kadin Shannon, his aunt Ruth Wilson, his honorary brother Joe Jordan, several cousins and countless friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Richard was preceded in death by his father Don Smith, his grandparents, and his brother in law Aaron Walker.
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