Photo courtesy of A.O. Smith Funeral Home - Thomas Street Chapel
Stamps, Arkansas
Apr 27, 1958 – Jul 11, 2025
Richard Lee Burnside Jr., 67, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on July 11, 2025. He was born April 27, 1958, in Magnolia, Arkansas to Richard and Betty Higdon Burnside. Richard enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking and watching NASCAR. He was an employee of Lakeside Country Club for 13 1/2 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Burnside Sr.
He is survived by his wife Kathy (Seavers) Taylor Burnside; two step-sons - Jonathan (Keisha) and Allen Taylor and one grandson, Clay Taylor; Mother, Betty (Higdon) Burnside Keathley and step-father Harry Keathley; one brother, Bob (Kim) Burnside; two nieces - Dr. Samantha Burnside and husband Cameron Aviles (Beckett) and Brittany Keaton (Riley); one nephew, Brad (Samantha) Burnside; two step siblings, Kelly (Wesley) Hall and John (Donna) Keathley: and a host of family
Celebration of life will be 11AM Saturday, July 19 at Oak Park Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Visitation will be from 10A.M. until 11A.M. prior to the service at the Church
Oak Park Baptist Church
8200 Flintridge Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72210
Read Moregreat person richard was spent many days in the 80s with him i was shocked to hear of his passing visited him at his home a week before its so sad to lose a real friend he was to me god bless his family rip. Richard
frank grant
July 17, 2025 | Benton, AR | Friend
So sorry to hear this news! Richard was always happy to see us when we came to Lakeside! We will never forget how sweet he was to Zeke. He would always give him a bowl of ice cream and Zeke still thinks fondly of him. Our sympathies go out to his sweet wife Kathy and family. Kevin, Amy and Zeke Young
Amy Youmg
July 16, 2025 | East End, AR | Friend
Great guy, I became friends with him and Kathy years ago while working at a flower shop. He was fun to work with. I’m so sorry, Kathy.
Marguerite Swaffar
July 16, 2025 | Little Rock, AR | Friend
We enjoyed many great years with Richard and Kathy at Lakeside as our kids grew up. Our best to Kathy and the family.
Mark and Katie Melton
July 16, 2025 | North Little Rock, AR
This is a great loss to the world. I remember him from tipton hurst. What a great and loving man he was. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you Richard
Jennifer Gattini
July 15, 2025 | North Little Rock, AR | Coworker
Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace to Kathy and family. Happy “Lakeside” memories of Richard. God bless. Belinda Eley
Belinda Eley
July 15, 2025 | Little Rock, AR | Friend
Kathy- so sorry to hear about Richard. Prayers for you and your family. Richard was a character and always made me laugh with his one liners and critiques of the Hogs. He made the world’s best quesadilla! Hoping he is getting to play all kinds of golf with St Peter! Love -Gretchen Hicks
Gretchen Hicks
July 14, 2025 | Little Rock, AR | Friend
May his memory be eternal
Mark Hunter
July 14, 2025 | Little Rock, AR
Kathy, you and Richard are greatly missed at Lakeside. Lisa and Andy LaGrone
Lisa E LaGrone
July 14, 2025 | Little Rock, AR
