Richard Balser

Richard Balser obituary

Richard Balser

Richard Balser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. on Sep. 27, 2025.

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Richard Keith Balser, 61, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home. Born in Comanche County, Oklahoma, he was a son of the late Ottie Wilbert Balser and Brenda Joyce Henderson Sanders. Richard worked for Greenwood Mills and was a private automotive mechanic. He was preceded in death his sister, Susie Balser. Surviving are his son, Ryan Balser; step daughter, Brooke Jennings; brother, Jason Balser (Valerie) and their daughters, Lauren and Morgan; sister, Sherry Littleton (David); and many very special friends who were like family. Services will be private.

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