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Memorial service: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Lakeview Fellowship Church, 9940 Morris Dido Road, Fort Worth, followed by a sunset military honor service.
Memorials: Donations to The First Tee youth golf program, www.thefirsttee.org, are requested in lieu of flowers.
Richard Preston Red was born May 5, 1944, in Kilgore to Odell and Virginia Red. He graduated 1962 from Lake Charles High School in Lake Charles, La. Thereafter he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was selected by the secretary of the Navy to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, becoming the much-beloved anchorman of the Naval Academy Class of 1969. Richard continued his service career as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot until his honorable discharge in 1981.
He obtained his master's degree at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., and after returning to his much-loved Lafayette, La., became a successful petroleum landman. He loved the game of golf for its challenge, its honor and its camaraderie, finally beating the odds with his hole-in-one on the 10th at Lafayette Municipal Golf Course on April 7, 2007.
Survivors: Daughters, Summer and Sharon; his brother, Edward; wife, Betty; stepchildren, Khia, Tasha, Roger, Renea, Jimmy and Zeki; grandchildren, Melissa, Sarah, Rothman and Will; and the many, many friends, classmates, brothers-in-arms, golf partners and all others who came to share his great love of life and his heroic battle against death.
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Ron Mendleski
November 2, 2022
Shortly before Richard´s passing, he came and stayed with me in Las Vegas. We had an awesome few days together. It´s a long story, and we had a great time together. Thanks for Richard´s Legacy Obituary.
The Greggs
November 15, 2008
Our family was hiking at Eagle Mountain Park when The Marines marched in for Mr. Red's service. We were touched to hear the 21 gun salute and the playing of Taps as the sun was setting. What a beautiful tribute to a life well-lived. We thank him for his service to our country. May he rest in peace.
Randy Brint (cousin)
November 13, 2008
He fought the good fight right up until the end, never giving up. He maintained a full-of-life, positive attitude that was truly inspiring. He lived life to the fullest, and we are all better for knowing and loving him.
Jim Farkas, USNA '68
November 13, 2008
You will be missed and thank you for your service.
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Bill Wishard NAPS'64&USNA'69(non grad)
November 12, 2008
Richard will always be remembered for his humor and tremendous love of life. Good bye, my friend. You were too young to go--we'll see you later!!
Tom Pestorius
November 11, 2008
I will always remember Richard's courage and relentless humor and wit these last few years when he would visit his friends in Annapolis for golf outings. He is an inspiration to us all. Good bye old friend - we'll be seeing each other again soon.
Ron Mendleski
November 11, 2008
Ron Mendleski, Naps graduate with Richard, and fellow Marine. Richard, I will remember your jokes and love of life, and the time we spent together.
John Hilburn
November 11, 2008
Good-bye, faithful friend and ultimate warrior. Your memory will ever bring smiles to the faces of us, your virtual army of friends. Smiles which you commanded in life, remaining always so tied in memory to the many adventures we shared with you, some of the best parts of our own lives. We will remain always grateful for your time among us.
John Hilburn USNA '69
Teammate & fellow "Keeper of the Goat"
Mike Kalashian NAPS '64 & USNA '68
November 11, 2008
Richard's memory will live on forever.
We all miss his wit, charm, and zest for life.
He was too young to go, but we will all see him later with the Lord.
RIP
Fred Geier
November 11, 2008
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Rich's family. I was shocked to read the news of Rich's passing. I know that Rich has taken his post at heavens gates and he looks down at his family and friends. Thank you for your service and friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and your family during these difficult times. Aloha and Semper Fi,
Fred & Jean Geier
romy myszka
November 8, 2008
Semper Fidelis, Marine.
Romy Myszka
President, Ugly Angel Memorial Fund, Inc.
USMC HMM-362 Ugly Angels
Tom Barton
November 8, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of Richard's passing, and even sorrier to know that he lived so close by. I would have loved to have renewed our friendship!
Our family had the pleasure of knowing Richard and his parents years back. I remember spending a lot of time with him one summer -- and he sure made me want to go to the Naval Academy! I never did, but he left a lasting impression.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Richard's family...
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