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Richard Shores Obituary

Mr. Richard Shores Jr., 68, of California, formerly of Waco, passed away April 10, 2009, in California. Mr. Shores was born Feb. 16, 1941, in Waco, where he attended schools. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Mae Bridgewater; father, Richard Shores Sr.; and one sister, Mary R. Shores Bryant. He leaves to cherish his memory a wife, Mrs. Virginia Shores; one step-daughter, Cassandra Hendricks of California; five brothers, Jessie Shores of Waco, John Shores of San Antonio, Joe Bridgewater of Dallas, Gary Bridgewater and wife, Gail and Eugene Bridgewater, all of Waco; one brother-in-law, Moses Bryant of Waco; five sisters, Brenda Williams, Dorothy Isabel, Mae Eckles, Omellon Joiner and Brenida Clay, all of Waco; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. February 16, 1941 - April 10, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Apr. 22, 2009.

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kenneth vaughn

April 25, 2009

MAY YOU REST IN PEASE MY COUSIN BECAUSE YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW YOU HOME WITH GOD WE WILL MISS YOU.

eddie {story t} west

April 22, 2009

to the shores familey jessie shores iam verry sorry to hear aboute your brother you are in my prayers may god keep in his care during this time of your lost

Mrs. Mary Samuel

April 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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