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Richard Mitchum Obituary

HOUSTON, TX - Richard Leon Mitchum, 82, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, Houston. Richard was an U.S. Air Force Retiree and a Purple Heart Recipient of the Korean War. Following his time of military service, he served his community in Williamsburg. He was avid pinochle player and enjoyed immensely the "trash talking" of the game. Due to illness, he moved to the Greater Houston Area, to be close to Family. Services are provided by the funeral home, Veterans Funeral Services, 10567 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX. The interment will be at Houston National Cemetery, June 30, 2017. Richard leaves to cherish his memory, Beloved Son, Darrell (Verda)--Houston TX; Daughter, Diane--Lacey, WA; Brother, Anthony--Newark, NJ; Granddaughter & Great-Granddaughter Azuree' and Madison--Baton Rouge, LA; Special Family Members, Yolanda and Regginee'--Houston, TX; Special Friend, Audrey Dorsey--Williamsbury, VA; and a large host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 29, 2017.

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Linda

July 25, 2017

Your country thanks you for your service during the Korean War. Rest In Peace, sir. From a grateful American

July 7, 2017

My Sincere Condolences To The Family.

Harry & Jacqulin Lacy

July 6, 2017

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Diane and Darrell. Your father will be with you always in so many ways however, God needed him most. Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one.

Norma Phelps

July 3, 2017

Condolences to Darrell and family. We loved Richard so much, he will always be in our hearts. We had so much love growing up in NJ together ❤Cousin Norma and daughters June Terez Lindsay
Rest in Heaven till we all meet again. God Bless

June 30, 2017

My sincere condolences- Harold W.

Griffin

June 30, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Naana D. J.

June 30, 2017

Darrell, Verda and family,

I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Praying for you and the family during this time.

Wanda Jackson Davis

June 30, 2017

Praying that you are surrounded by God's comfort and strength during this difficult time. Blessings to the Mitchum family!

June 29, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

Delinda Dutton

June 29, 2017

Darrell & Family,

Thoughts and Prayers be with the Mitchum Family during this time.

Delinda Dutton
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