Richard was born in Chicago, IL on November 23, 1940 to Richard and Betty Carson. After moving to Texas in 1980 he met the love of his life Gloria Jean Avery and they finally married February 4, 2006.
Richard proudly served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963. In September of 1963 he began his career at Lyondell, where he retired after 43 years, as IT management in May of 2006.
Richard loved his family dearly. He loved all sports, but was an avid Astros fan, attending more home games than anyone could ever count, and attended spring training in Florida many times.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Richard W., and Betty Carson; his daughter Kim Marie Carson Hunt, and his sister Nancee Spethman.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Jean; daughter Joanne Wells and husband Daniel; son-in-law Blane Hunt; step-daughters Charlotte Cannon and husband Steve, Sharon Peavy, and Beverly Budry and husband Mike; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; niece Jenny Baethke and husband Nick; nephew Greg Spethman and wife Donna; and many, many friends.
Celebration of life memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 W. Plantation Dr., Clute, TX 77531
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