Richard Thai Vang

HICKORY – Richard Thai Vang. 61 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2024.

Born on June 23, 1963 in Laos to the late Nao Pao Vang and Chao Lor. Richard was a member of First Hmong Alliance Church. He loved hunting, fishing and photo shooting. Richard loved spending time with his wife, Yang, and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 39 years, Yang Vang; brother Peter, sisters Chee, Houa, Dee, and See. Survived by children, 4 daughters and 3 sons; Teresa, Nai, Blia, Ka Zoua, Pa Ying, Yixai, and Herpao; 17 grandchildren; Estella Moua, Ava Vang, Yulia Yang, Haley Vang, Sophia Vang, Alisha Yang, Jinsen Vang, Kai Moua, Caroline Vang, CeeJay Vang, Ruby Yang, Carmin Yang, Yuri Vang, Ira Vang, Octavius Vang, Armin Xiong, and Rosie Vang.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Vang family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.

Pallbearers

Yixai Vang

Nai Vang

Herpao Vang

Teresa Vang

Blia Vang

Ka Zoua Vang

Pa Ying Vang

Ricky Yang

Pheng Yang

Sylvester Xiong

Mai Lee

Kathleen Her

Pakou Lee