Richard Anthony Biddle

Richard Anthony Biddle obituary, Lepanto, AR

Richard Anthony Biddle

Richard Biddle Obituary

Visit the Delancey Funeral Home - Lepanto website to view the full obituary.

Richard Anthony Biddle, 53, departed this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1971 to Charles Francis Biddle and Linda Joyce Fincher Biddle in North St. Louis, Missouri.

Richard was a hard-working man who would give you the shirt off his back, even if he needed it himself. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he touched the lives of everyone around him with his kindness and laughter. He enjoyed collecting marbles and coins, playing basketball, and joking around with others, he loved making people laugh. Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his family and loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Richard is survived by his companion: Leslie Strickland of Lepanto, two sons: Dylan Biddle of Tyronza and Little Rick Biddle of Lepanto, three daughters: Madison Biddle of Marked Tree, Hannah Biddle and Maggie Biddle both of Lepanto, two brothers: Daniel Biddle and Jeffery Biddle both of Lepanto, one sister: Kemberly Smithson of Lepanto, five grandchildren: Hayden, Avery, Samson, Andrew, and Judah.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Revival Center Church, 12314 AR-135, Lepanto, Arkansas 72354.

Brother Daniel Nooner will officiate the service.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Delancey Funeral Home - Lepanto

200 Miles St P.O. Box 684, Lepanto, AR 72354

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