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Richard Shotwell Obituary
Richard Shotwell, age 51, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in his home. He was born October 16, 1959, in Kansas City, KS, to Floyd and Beverly (Long) Shotwell. Richard was united in marriage to Deborah Cox on January 30, 1977 in Kansas City, Kansas. Richard was employed as a mechanic for Republic Ford He attended East Grand Church of Christ. Richard loved to fish, especially with his son and grandchildren; he was an avid Hot Wheel Car collector, but Richard's greatest love was spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Shotwell, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Edna Mae (Nanny) and Floyd Shotwell, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Floyd and Mabel Long. He is survived by his wife Deborah Marie Shotwell of the home; two children Eric Shotwell and wife Lara of Springfield and Heather Vaughn and husband Alvin of Hagerstown Maryland; six grandchildren Christian, Zachary, Autumn, Malachi, Zaccheus, Josiah; one sister Kathy Compton of Springfield; one brother Tim Shotwell of Springfield; and mother Beverly Shotwell of Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo., with Norman Nel officiating. Burial will be held Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
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Mark Burgart
June 13, 2023
It was a privilege and a pleasure working with Richard. Just a great all around person with solid values. Heaven is a better place with him there. RIP buddy.
Deb Slater
July 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Richard. I will pray that God's love will comfort your family.
donna burks
June 23, 2011
so sorry for your loss its been many years and ive know the whole familey my heart goes out to all love ya anne i know this has been hard on you and his son god bless you guys all and rip richard
June 21, 2011
So sorry for your loss Anne and Eric. Your in our thoughts and prayers!!
Love, Cassandra, Lindsay and Tami.
Patrick Jenkins
June 19, 2011
My deepest condolences to all the family and friends of Richard, My prayers are with you all.
June 19, 2011
Richard was the BEST I love him and will miss him so much,Debbie,eric and Heather I'am so sorry for your loss
Love Kathy Anne Compton
Kristina (Moore) Brown
June 19, 2011
Eric and Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts.
donna burks
June 19, 2011
rip richard
DONNA BURKS
June 19, 2011
IM SO SAD TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF AN OLD OLD FRIEND SO SORRY FOR FAMILEY RIP RICHARD MY HEART IS WITH YOUR FAMILEY ESPICALLY ANNE AND YOUR SON GOD BLESS YOU ALL DONNA BURKS
June 19, 2011
Eric, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Your family is in my thoughts.
Vicki Bailey-Kerr (Springfield Mo)
Jerrold Goings
June 19, 2011
tim, my deepest condolense to you and your family. my thoughts and prayers will be with you durning this difficult time. take care my friend
Shirley Denny
June 19, 2011
Eric, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. Love to all, Shirley
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