Stephen Dale Richard

March 15, 1954 - May 19, 2019

Stephen Dale Richard Jennings: The family and friends of Stephen Dale Richard are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on May 19, 2019 at the age of 65. Stephen was born in Jennings, LA to A.B. Richard, Jr. and Williene Reed Richard on March 15, 1954. Stephen served our Country honorably in the Navy and Army Reserves. He worked for the City of Jennings, Police Department for six years. Stephen was a faithful member of The First Baptist Church of Jennings. In his spare time Stephen, liked to play golf, build guitars, and work on electronics. He also loved to cook for his family and friends. His greatest joy came from the time he was able to spend with all his family, especially his wife, his sons, and his grandchildren. Stephen was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Stephen is survived by his beloved wife Brenda K. Richard of Jennings, LA; his two sons, William B. Richard (Valdilene) of Jennings, LA, James A. Richard (Stephanie) of Jennings, LA; his five grandchildren, James, II, Zachary, Amiee, Nichelle, & Nicole; his sister, Vickie Breaux (Shelton) of Jennings, LA. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. and Williene Richard, Jr.; his brother, A.B. Richard, III; his sister, Brenda Lee Saenz. Funeral services for Stephen Dale Richard, 65 of Jennings, LA will be held at the First Baptist Church in Jennings, LA on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM with Dr. Jeff Cook officiating. Burial will follow his services in Greenwood Cemetery. The family of Mr. Richard will be accepting family and friends beginning on Monday, May 20th at The First Baptist Church in Jennings from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM and continue until the time of his funeral service. Carrying Stephen to his final resting place in Greenwood Cemetery will be Kyle Reed, Dwayne Ardoin, Max Laidlaw, John Sandiford, and Brent Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Shelton Breaux and Roger Fontenot. In lieu of flowers the family of Mr. Stephen Richard will be accepting donations to assist with the cost with his final expenses. Donations may be made to his family or directly to Matthews & Son Funeral Home. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.