James T. Richard, 76, of Orange, passed away on September 30, 2016.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a. m., Monday, October 3, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Robert Besser of Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the memorial service.
On Monday evening, beginning at 5:00 p.m., friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life reception for J.T. It will be held at the Richard Barn in Mauriceville, 8843 Earsel Rd., Orange, Texas 77632.
Born in Carencro, Louisiana, on August 14, 1940, he was the son of Emory (Red) Richard and Felma Lou (Prejean) Richard. J. T. was a retired maintenance mechanic from DuPont Sabine River Works. Among his many talents, J. T. was an accomplished carpenter, mechanic and barber. However, what fueled his passion was hunting, fishing, guiding hunters (both young & old), making custom bows and arrows, traveling to Africa and spending time with his family and friends. J.T. was a loving father, a caring friend to so many and an incredible “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren. J.T. will be remembered and missed by all those that knew him and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children, Chad Richard of Mauriceville, Toby Richard of New Virginia, Iowa, and Ashley Fisher and her husband Joe of Lumberton; his grandchildren, Kaiden Capri Richard, Colt Richard, Seth Jones, Joseph Fisher, and Emilie Fisher; and his sister, Elaine Desormeaux of Sulphur, Louisiana.
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Anonymous
October 3, 2016
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of James Theodule Richard.
Kathy (Payne) Thrailkille
October 3, 2016
I will miss the phone calls for updates on "As The River Flows" ...... The greeting was always "Hey Neighbor" ...... Such a lovely man ....... My thoughts and prayers for you and all of us who were privileged to know this extraordinary human being and will miss him so.
Izetta Bearb
October 3, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the children of J.T. and his sister Elaine during this most difficult time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such a gifted and talented man. Sorry we can't be there. First cousins, Lonnie, Izetta and Todd Richard
Anonymous
October 2, 2016
Fall Fantasia was purchased for the family of James Theodule Richard.
Cory And Caden Hoover
October 2, 2016
Cory and Caden Hoover purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of James Theodule Richard.
Anonymous
October 2, 2016
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of James Theodule Richard.
Claybar Funeral Home
October 2, 2016
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