Richard was born on August 15, 1933, in Dallas to Richard P. Jarrell, Sr. and Dovie Mae Beaird Jarrell. He was raised in Sherman and graduated from Sherman High School, Class of 1951. He attended Austin College until his active service in the U. S. Navy. Following his active service, he returned to Austin college where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959. He married Jeanette Hollenbaugh on February 22, 1959 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. They raised one son, Clay and daughter Andrea.
Richard was an artist and had a love for 50’s music. In college he enjoyed being a cheerleader where he could share his infectious spirit. During this time, he met Jeanette, the love of his life. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year. Together they enjoyed spending time with family, dancing the jitterbug, shopping for antiques and working in the yard. He found much joy in making everyone laugh, particularly his grand-children who all found much love and laughter when visiting their Papa. He attended Marvin United Methodist church where his kindness and compassionate spirit was felt for 47 years. His smile brightened each heart it touched and his gentleness and fun-loving spirit captured children’s hearts.
Richard is survived by his wife, Jeanette, his children Clayton Jarrell, wife Kelly; daughter Andrea Nipp, husband Mike; and four grand-children Lauren Moorse, husband Cody; Chad Jarrell, wife Lindsay; Clayton Drew McClendon, Whitney McClendon and two great grand-children Hayden Huckabee and Clayton Moorse and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, sister and brother.
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