Richard James Kunka, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Josh Gale officiating. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Children’s Home 1417 Nottingham Drive, Macon GA 31211, Alzheimer’s Association, 3040 Riverside Drive, Macon GA 31210 or donor’s favorite charity.
Richard was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Thomas Joseph and Hazel Herron Kunka. He was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Jean McAfee and brother, Thomas Joseph Kunka, Jr. Richard was retired from Southern Bell and was the former Vice President of Union #3217. He was a member of Mabel Masonic Lodge #255. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.
He is survived by his daughter, Angie (Ben) Reed, grandchildren, Logan (Brandon) Mahoney, Taylor (Richard) Martin, Ryleigh Reed, great grandchild, Maverick Mahoney, sisters, Susan (William) Register and Judy (Richard) Hayden, numerous nieces and nephews and his family by choice.
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