David D. Richard, 68, of West Orange, passed away on May 14, 2015, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Mermentau, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Crowley, Louisiana on November 28, 1946, he was the son of Willie Richard and Evia Verrett Richard. David worked for 17 years as a welder for American Bridge in Orange, 20 years in security at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont and currently owned and operated his own lawn service. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange where he served as an usher. David enjoyed hunting, shrimping, and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Evia Richard; son, Jules David Richard and brother, Malcolm Richard.
He is survived by his wife, Fay Richard of West Orange; daughter, Angela Scott of Sanford, North Carolina; grandchildren, Brandon Alleman and Nathaniel Alleman and great grandchild, Brandon L. Alleman.
Serving as pallbearers will be Martin Scott, Timothy LeBlanc, Leathon LeBlanc, David Fregia, John Clark and Stewart Trahan. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Pigg, James Goodman, Tom Kinder and Tony Jeanise.
Condolences
Don Dauterive
June 1, 2015
David was a good hardworking man. We worked together over 25 years ago and I remember he did whatever was needed to get the "OVN" out on time. Rest well my friend. Fay and family ... may you find solace in knowing he was a very good person!
Richard Morreale
May 28, 2015
I had the pleasure of treating Mr. Richard here at St. Elizabeth hospital. I enjoyed our visits and enjoyed listening to his stories. He was soft spoke and very kind to everyone he met. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Letha Vincent
May 19, 2015
Loretta, So sorry for your loss. Will always remember David smile and his sense of humor. Prayers for you and your family.
Raymond & Linda Rachal
May 18, 2015
Linda and Raymond Rachal
Tammy Campbell
May 18, 2015
Tammy Campbell lit a candle in memory of David D. Richard
April Lombardo
May 18, 2015
David, You will be dearly missed here at the Water Department. You were a very kind soul.
John (Johnny) Richard
May 18, 2015
John (Johnny) Richard lit a candle in memory of David D. Richard
Danny Young
May 18, 2015
Danny Young lit a candle in memory of David D. Richard
Vickie Goodman
May 17, 2015
Vickie Goodman lit a candle in memory of David D. Richard
Paul And Michelle Powell
May 17, 2015
Paul And Michelle Powell lit a candle in memory of David D. Richard
Louis A Scott
May 17, 2015
For over 19 years David Richard was the greatest Father in-law i have ever had will miss him dearly R.I.P gone but will not be forgotten Louis A Scott