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Richard, affectionately known as “Ricky” when he was younger, filled the space in his home as the “fill in father figure” when his father was a traveling businessman. When he wasn’t terrorizing his younger sisters, he was accompanying them to prom, sending them off on first dates or filling in as the “man” of the house. Growing up in Preston Hollow, Richard graduated from Hillcrest High School and moved to Austin to attend the University …

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He was kind. He was patient- he loved all his girls….. sisters, daughters,& nieces! He was an adventurous man….and HAND…

He was kind. He was patient- he loved all his girls….. sisters, daughters,& nieces! He was an adven…

He was kind. He was patient- he loved all his girls….. sisters, …

Richard,     and your family , forever impacted  myself, my kids , giving them the love of the outdoors and rooting the…
Richard,     and your family , forever impacted  myself, my kids , giving them the love of the outd…
Richard,     and your family , forever impacted  myself, my kids…

Barbie and girls, I'm so sorry for your loss.  Richard was one of my favorite in-laws. He was so kind and loving. I enj…

Barbie and girls, I'm so sorry for your loss.  Richard was one of my favorite in-laws. He was so ki…

Barbie and girls, I'm so sorry for your loss.  Richard was one o…

Community Involvement

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St. Andrew's United Methodist Church

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Multiple Sclerosis Society

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Michael J Fox Foundation

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Parkinson's Voice Project

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Favorites

What were Richard's favorite movies?
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
What were Richard's favorite tv shows?
Golf and Football
Golf and Football
Golf and Football
What were Richard's favorite songs or musical artists?
The Beatles, Willie Nelson, Motown
The Beatles, Willie Nelson, Motown
The Beatles, Willie Nelson, Motown
What were Richard's favorite books?
Anything related to history and especially WWII
Anything related to history and especially WWII
Anything related to history and especially WWII

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Born

February 6th, 1950
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Passed away

October 17th, 2022
Dallas, TX

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