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Richard Arnett Obituary
1967-2021
Richard was born in Houston Tx on August 23, 1967 at Heights Hospital to Robert Glenn and Ann Louise Pierce Arnett. He attended Lamar High School, the University of Houston and Houston Community College excelling in Chemistry and Computer studies. He was a "maker" and inventor especially adept in Chemical research while working at Shell, Chevron and Dow in Lake Jackson. He was a life-long member of St. Luke's UMC. Richard loved helping others and was a great friend in his Houston and Austin recovery family. He was active in several social justice concerns. Richard is survived by his parents Robert and Ann Arnett; his son, Ryan Glenn Arnett-Heitman; his grandmother, Betty Reistle Pierce; his sister, Sarah Arnett Schoolar (Adrian); his uncle George F. Pierce, III (Cynthia); his nephews: Rigel Smith and Bronson Schoolar along with many cousins and extended family members and friends. Plans for his memorial service are delayed at this time. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Luke's UMC, 3471 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027; or a charity of your choice.
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Hollie Bohnn Black
May 13, 2021
Richard and I were great friends in high school and even dated a little. I don't do Facebook much but some years back I found him and we would chat on and off. He was a great friend. There are so many fond memories I have of Richard from hanging listening to music in his room to hanging out with our other friends to going to the beach and so on. He always made me smile and he was so very smart. I will miss our conversations . I was planning on visiting him in Austin. I am so sorry for the family's loss. My condolences. He was taken way too early.
Sandra Parker
April 19, 2021
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
clayton fitzgerrell
February 23, 2021
I was shocked to hear the news of Richard's passing we grew up together on the same street just a few houses down from each other on Addison street in Houston,Texas we had talked a more than a few times in the last few months before i moved back down to Houston from the west coast he will be missed rest in peach Brother.
Bri Schultz
February 19, 2021
Richard was the real deal when it came to service work. We work together closely and his heart was always in the right place to help our brothers and sisters in recovery. He will be missed and was an example for many to come.
Bri Schultz
February 19, 2021
Richard was the real deal when it came to service work. We worked together and butted heads more times than I can count be his heart was always, always in the right place to help our brothers and sisters in recovery. He will be missed.
Alice DeGregori
February 19, 2021
"Little Richard" about 40 years ago on our front porch (with my brothers and 2 friends). He was a sweet kid and will be missed by all who knew him, myself included. Sincerest condolences to Sarah and her parents, I know their pain is deep.
Marty and Steve Curtis
February 14, 2021
Our hearts are with you and your dear Family, ann. Love from afar,
Marty Fleming Curtis
Steve Curtis
Roger DeGregori
February 14, 2021
Richard and I go way back and have many incredible memories and endless stories that we both probably shared thru the years.. My kids find great joy in the way I lived my youth and Richard was a huge part of that. My prayers are with his family...
Bridget Dunlap
February 13, 2021
I am truly sorry. My heart hurts. I know he is in a better place listening to his music and in peace.
Bridget Dunlap
Jennifer S.
February 13, 2021
I am so very sorry for the passing of Richard. He was a member of our recovery family in Austin. He truly will be missed. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Tomas Rodriguez
February 11, 2021
Condolences to the family and friends. Got to meet with Richard a few ago after 30 plus years. Facebook has kept us in touch since. Richard inspired me to find better ways to help the homeless in my local community. He'll be missed.
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