Richard Dale Irion

Richard Dale Irion, 53, of Abilene, Texas, passed away suddenly on December 9th, 2025 surrounded by love.
Richard was born in Abilene, Texas, on April 16, 1972, to Mackie Irion and Lynne Diane Fonkin. He was a proud graduate of Cooper High School in Abilene and furthered his education by earning an associate's degree from Cisco College in Abilene. He was engaged to Stacy Deleon of Abilene, and they shared three wonderful years together, a time unfortunately cut too short.
He dedicated twenty years of his career to working as a manager at CiCi's Pizza before retiring in 2022. Going on to become a manager at Panera Bread in 2023, ultimately, pursuing a new path, becoming a correctional officer at the Taylor County Detention Center.
Richard was known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, dedication to his family/friends, and always bringing the best out in everyone he knew.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Mackie Irion; his step-mother, Norma Jo Irion; and his grandparents, Dick Irion and Ercile Irion.
He is survived by his beloved fiancée, Stacy Deleon; his daughters, Anna Irion, Kristen Irion, Nicholas Ramos, and his children, Isabella and Tilan Ramos; his extended children, Alex Herden (Carla Canales) and Evelyn Williams; and his extended grandchild, Hudson Herden. Richard is further survived by his siblings, William Irion and Michael Irion (Ashley Irion); his niece, Madeline Irion; and his step-mother, Madalyn Irion. He will be dearly missed by many friends and extended family members.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday December 17th at 11:00am at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street, Abilene, TX 79601.
Friends and family are invited to attend and share their favorite memories.
Richard will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.