Richard Perez Obituary
Services for Richard Moreno Perez Sr., 75, of Temple will be held at 1:00 pm at Young’s Daughters Funeral Home on Monday, October 7, 2024. Cremation will follow with inurnment to be returned to the family.
Richard Moreno Perez Sr., died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at a his home surrounded by his family
Richard Moreno Perez was born on December 7, 1948 to Gilbert Perez and Jesusa Moreno Perez in San Antonio, Texas. The family came to Killeen, Texas where he attended high school. He worked for a local factory known as Tex-O-Cal Hardwoods and for local construction companies till his retirement. He married the love of his life Doris Ann Ball in January 6, 1968 and together they had started their family. His hobbies included; watching sports to include baseball where he was an avid Rangers fan, and football rooted for the Dallas Cowboys. He coached and pitched for 30 years of hardball and softball. He loved watching western tv shows, sports and drinking a cold beer. He enjoyed bowling and playing golf. His hearts passion was keeping the family in line and always showing his devout love.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Doris Perez; two sons; Richard Perez Jr (Guadalupe) Michael Perez (Crystal); one daughter Christina Perez; one brother, Morris Perez; one sister, Mary Irwin (Danny) ; along with 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Rudy (Mary), Gilbert and Bobby Perez.
Arrangements are in the care of Young’s Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center
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4235 E. US Hwy 190, Temple, TX 76501
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