Funeral Service for Kenneth Dale Richard, 69, of Shady Point, Oklahoma will be at 10:00am on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Grace Memorial Chapel in Poteau, Oklahoma with Reverend Tim Painter officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Point Cemetery in Shady Point, Oklahoma under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma in Poteau, Oklahoma.
He was born on February 10, 1953 in Phoeniz, Arizona to Betty (Slape) Richard and Glen Richard and passed away on October 2, 2022 in Poteau, Oklahoma. Kenneth was married to Donna Verta (Gebhardt) Richard on March 23, 1979 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, T.J. Richard. Kenneth was known as Papa to many people. He had a very giving heart and would not turn anyone away.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Richard; daughters, Jessica Jack and husband Jammy, Kristal Griffith and husband Nathan; son, Kenny Richard and wife Annie; brother, Terry Richard and wife Kathy; sisters, Glenda Newton and husband Terry, Anita Potts and husband Leon; grandchildren, Joshua Richard, Eryxon Richard, Taryn Thornhill and fiance Cord Fitzgerald, James Jack, Mason Jack, Corbin Griffith, Gunner Lynch, Kynlie Lynch, Cash Griffith, Bayker Lynn Griffith; great granddaughter, Charlotte Jo Fitzgerald; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Terry Richard, Sean Gebhardt, Joshua Richard, Gunner Lynch, Mason Jack, and James Jack. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Myers and Rex Butler.
Viewing and Visitation Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 9am - 8pm with family greeting friends from 6pm - 8pm at the funeral home.

Funeral Service
Grace Memorial Chapel
Thursday, October 6, 2022
10:00 AM
28918 205th Avenue
Poteau, OK 74953