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Dr. Richard Edward Schofield, 76, of Abilene, TX passed away on March 19, 2022.

Richard Edward Schofield was born to Richard and Jean Schofield on March 8, 1946 in Trenton, New Jersey. Richard served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. He earned his undergraduate degree from Lafayette University, his master’s from the University of Arizona, and his PhD from Rutgers University in 1982. Richard taught earth sciences at McMurry University for 30 …

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We were in the woods camping with the scouts. Our family use to send the Schofields a heavenly ham or Turkey for Christ…
We were in the woods camping with the scouts. Our family use to send the Schofields a heavenly ham …
We were in the woods camping with the scouts. Our family use to …
I'm not going to be able to get to Texas physically. I will be there in spirit. Schof and i met in scouts in troop 24 i…
I'm not going to be able to get to Texas physically. I will be there in spirit. Schof and i met in …
I'm not going to be able to get to Texas physically. I will be t…

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Born

March 8th, 1946
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Passed away

March 19th, 2022
Abilene, TX

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Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene

7457 West Lake Road, Abilene, TX 79601
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