Gary Wayne Richard

Born to Warner and Ruby Richard and married to Santea "Faye" Richard since 1971. He loved to camp and did till his last day.

He is survived by his wife, Faye; three children, Anissa Carson, Melissa Dinger and husband, Kevin Dinger and Darrell Richard and wife, Donna; Also four grandchildren, Alexandra and Tiffany LeJeune and Katlynn and Jack Richard; three step grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren; brother, Robert Richard and wife, Katy; and two sisters, Kathy Stutes and husband, Emery and Charlotte Richard. Also his special love, his dog Suzie and many adopted children and grandchildren throughout the years that he loved and adored. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Ruby and brothers, "Sonny" Warner Richard and Dean Richard.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4p.m. to 8p.m. with a rosary at 6:30p.m. and will resume Wednesday from 8a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.