Richard James Lincoln – passed victoriously from this earthly life to his eternal life with Jesus and his Father God on Saturday, October 9, 2010. He was 85. Born June 11, 1925, he married Margie Louise Hill on December 24, 1946. From that union, four children were born- Robert Donald, Charlotte Celeste, Barbara Ann, and Michael Clark. Richard served in the Army National Guard from 1947-49. He was a heavy weapons instructor. He worked for Chevron Oil Company and retired from there in December 1985 after 32 years. After that, he served as a Brand Ambassador/Key Advocate for Chevron Oil. He also loaned his services as President of the Chevron Retirees Association. Richard had many lifelong accomplishments, but his greatest achievement was his commitment to follow Jesus. This commitment led him to serve as a deacon, elder, song leader, preacher, and teacher in various churches of Christ in the Mobile area. He was also a published author. He was instrumental in the Restoration Movement, working to bring about unity among those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. He was a strong believer in Christian education, which prompted his involvement in Mobile Christian, Lads to Leaders program, and Faulkner University, where he established a Faculty Loan Fund. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard J. and Lily Mae Lincoln; his two sisters, Dorothy and Betty; and the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Margie. Richard is survived by his children, Bobby Lincoln (Judy), Charlotte Livingston (Larry), Barbara Howell (Tim), and Michael Lincoln (Shelley); 13 grandchildren, Fred Lincoln (Daphne), Jenny Livingston Oakes (Jerry), Sheri Livingston Birmingham (Barry), Tracy Lincoln (Kathy), Monica Howell Butts (Thad), Alex Lincoln (Leann), Nathan Lincoln (Kacie), Crystal Howell Belallah (Maher), Laura Lincoln Campbell (Jeffrey), Sarah Lincoln Tappe (Sean), Alison Lincoln Mosher (Michael), Matthew Lincoln, and Emily Lincoln; 22 great-grandchildren, Cole and Kellen Lincoln, Blake, Brooke, and Berklee Birmingham, Ann Marie Lincoln, Lincoln and Philip Butts, Matyson, Matylyn, Michael, and Malachi Lincoln, MacKenzie Howell, Ramy and Yassine Belallah, Payton, Caleb, Seth, and Hannah Campbell, Anabelle Tappe, Elisha and Gideon Mosher and two soon to be born. Richard was well-known for his wit and humor and will be long remembered for his saying, “Right is right and wrong is wrong, and nobody has the right to do wrong,” which was recited at every VBS he attended and to his children. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert W. Israel for his friendship and professional care of our mother and father. We are also grateful to Wiregrass Hospice, especially Matt, Bernice, and Nell. To the caregivers at Atria Senior Living, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for making our daddy’s last days comfortable. Funeral services will be held at Creekwood Church of Christ on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, October 11, from 5-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the service hour. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Creekwood Church of Christ Lads to Leaders Program, Faulkner University, Mobile Christian, or any charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
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