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Richard Charles Mack Sr.

Richard Charles Mack Sr. obituary, New Orleans, LA

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Richard Mack Obituary

Mr. Richard Charles Mack Sr. passed away on April 14, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Richard was the loving husband of Lydia Lodge Mack. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Elvira Davis and Stella Jones; and grandfathers, Leonce Davis and Joseph Jones. Richard is survived by his sons, Richard, Jr. (Dianne), David, Sr. (Sandra), and Don; daughters, Phyllis Mack Richard (Boroskie Richard, Sr.) and Annette Mack (Nick Smith); brother, Morris Mack, Sr. (Sylvia-deceased); and sisters, Elva Mack Jackson (Joseph Jackson, Sr.) and Viola Mack Ruffin (Joseph Ruffin - deceased), 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends and family can attend the visitation at 8:00 a.m. A funeral service will take place, officiated by Rev. Brian Richardson, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 4/20/19 at St. Stephen's First Missionary Baptist Church located at 1737 L.B. Landry Ave, New Orleans, La. The burial will be at Restlawn Park Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Murray Henderson Funeral Home.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 17 to Apr. 20, 2019.

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Gloria A Coleman-Brown

April 11, 2023

To this family,
Extending words of condolences to you all at the "Home going" of this very "Distinguished" gentleman. I will continue to "Pray" with and to "Pray" for you all during this very "Dim" time in your lives.
Gloria A Coleman-Brown

Laura L. Green

April 27, 2019

Sending heartfelt sympathy to the Mack and Jackson Family in the loss of your love one.Cherish and hold on to your memories.God is close to the broken heart.The Laura L. Green Family.

Linda Washington

April 20, 2019

To the family,comfort and peace at a most difficult time, let love always bless you.

April 20, 2019

My deepest sympathy to your family .
Rest in peace.
Thibodeaux family from Leboeuf St.

April 20, 2019

Prayers for comfort and strength for the Mack family and my co-worker at DCFS, Diane Livas-Mack. Know that you will see Coach again at that glorious, heavenly reunion.
Although it's been over 40 years since I attended Ralph J. Bunche Middle School, I can remember Coach Mack as a dedicated coach, teacher and most importantly, mentor to the young men who attended there.
May you rest peacefully in God's kingdom,
Barry A. Harrison, Bunche Middle School 1973-75

April 20, 2019

Prayers on behalf of the Mack family and my co-worker at DCFS, Diane Livas-Mack for strength and comfort as you traverse through this season. Be at peace knowing that you'll see Coach again at the glorious, heavenly reunion.

Although it's been over 40 years since I attended Ralph J. Bunche Middle School, I can remember Coach Mack being a dedicated, no nonsense coach, teacher and most of all mentor to the young men who attended there.

May your soul rest peacefully in God's kingdom,

Barry A. Harrison, Bunche Middle School 1973-75.

gloria allen-brown

April 19, 2019

To this family,
My deepest sympathy to you at the loss of your loved one.
Gloria Allen-Brown

Sherri Pierce

April 19, 2019

Coach Mack was an inspiration to so many students. He helped to mold us into the people we are today and I am grategul. RIP Coach. You were an amazing man!

Margarette Johnson

April 19, 2019

TO THE ENTIRE MACK FAMILY, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Coach Mack was a wonderful teacher, coach and mentor, who today his students had the utmost respect for. We were truly blessed to have known him. His impact on our lives will always be with us all who were blessed to know him. BLESS YOU ALL!!

George Mellis

April 19, 2019

Thank you coach, the lessons you taught us have stayed with us all these years and we became better people because of you and your guidance.

April 18, 2019

May the love of Jesus be with the family at this time. Bro Jimmie Corley

Judy McMorris

April 18, 2019

May God provide strength to all family members. Rest in peace R.C.

Jacqueline Vaughn

April 18, 2019

He was a very nice teacher. He taught at R J Bunche Middle School. My condolences to his family. RIP! Coach Mack!

Inez Shaw

April 18, 2019

To the family, I will keep you lifted in prayer. As a former student of Ralph J. Bunche School. Coach Mack was loved and respected by everyone. He was a mentor, a father to many, and our main source to any history about the school. He will truly be missed. Rest Coach, you served well.

Kenny Skidmore

April 18, 2019

Best coach ever. JD Meisler '78-79-80
Not only a coach but I remember when you had the Health class and taught us the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Still heed your advice.

Thanks

Terri Boudreaux

April 18, 2019

Coach Mack you are and always will be my favorite coach and teacher at J.D. Meisler! You will truly be missed by many! Those of us who had the honor of knowing you we will never forget our cool coach! Rest easy now you deserve it with all we put you through! Prayers to your family! God bless!

Samanthia Lee

April 18, 2019

I,too, was a student at Bunche Middle school when coach Mack taught there. He was a wonderful teacher and coach. He was the coach the year Bunche won the championship. He was truly a special person. May God be with the family. Praying.

A. L.

April 18, 2019

May the bereaved family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.

Gwendolyn. Wheat CHISHOLM

April 18, 2019

My prayers go out to Coach Mack Family, he was a wonderful person and coach.

April 18, 2019

what a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend to many we love you Coach Mack your Bunche Village family

April 18, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss remember God cares. Earth has sorrow that heaven can not heal. He is going to be missed.

LEONARD and Lorrine WHITE

April 18, 2019

Rest in Peace, Coach Mack. You were the best. Condolences to the family.

Michele McCaskill

April 18, 2019

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Coach Mack as the students of Bunche Middle School called him, was one of a kind. Heaven has gained another angel. R.I.P. Coach. You will be missed and never forgotton.

April 18, 2019

Charles W. Clark, Jr. LBL '56

Debra Dright Johns

April 18, 2019

Coach Mack was a wonderful teacher at Bunch Middle School where I attended as a young teenager. I looked up to him and was happy to be a student of his. He cared for us and became our extended family. He will be sorely missed but will live on in our hearts. So sorry for your loss.

Rosa Bell White Morrell

April 18, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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