Jimmy “Richard” Bane, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2019, in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating the service will be Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Born in Poolville, Texas, on February 27, 1941, he was the son of Louis Bane and Lois Prince Bane. Richard proudly served his country as a Medic in the Unites States Army and went on to own his own trucking business-Bane Trucking. He loved classic cars, fishing, and spending time at his lake house. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lois Bane; sisters, Juanita Lee Fouse and Virginia Ruth Waggoner; and his son-in-law, Dr. Michael Olson.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of almost 49 years, Susan Bane; daughters, Stacey Olson and her late husband Dr. Michael Olson, of Beaumont, and Nicole Vicha and husband Steven, of Cypress; grandchildren, Kaylan Vicha, Kylie Vicha, Chloe Olson, and Layla Olson; his siblings, Beth Patton and husband Howard Edgar, of Mesquite and Calvin Bane, of Missouri; along with numerous other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Conner, Jeff Mayfield, Gary Johnson, Dr. Mike Jacob, Frank Hall, and Jesse Bingham.


Upon Richard’s request, please no suits or ties. Casual attire is preferred.