He was born May 12, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Annie (Eslinger) and Herman McMahan. He was a fun, loving Dad and Papa. He was a Razorback fan who enjoyed golfing and more golfing along with dancing and his dog, Miley. He was retired, previously owning Lets Go Charter and Tours.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Dan Nelson.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Cheryl Nelson of Tulsa, Rich McMahan and wife Stacy of Lavaca, Carol Reano and husband Mike of Huntington; grandchildren, Ryan McMahan and wife Alicen, Chayla Witherspoon and husband Reed, Connor Nelson and wife Bryanna, Clayton Reano and wife Brittney, Erin Harris and husband Ethan, Daniel Brown and Corey Brown; great-grandchildren, Layton McMahan, Kylan McMahan, Lynnden Reano, Cade Reano, Harper Harris, Journey Brown, Greyson Brown, Jameson Brown, and Jackson Brown.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home, 201 N 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the funeral home, followed by burial at Forest Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ryan McMahan, Connor Nelson, Clayton Reano, Ethan Harris, Reed Witherspoon and Mike Reano.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
