Richard Lee Gilpatrick, 85, passed away May 28, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO.
Richard was born July 29, 1938 in Harrison County, MO, the son of Keith and Roberta (Beeks) Gilpatrick.
He married Veta (Groves) Gilpatrick on February 14, 1956 at the home of Rev. O.D. Hedges in Martinsville, MO. To this union three sons were born, Jerry, Rolan, and Kevin. Richard and Veta were married for 59 years before her death in 2015.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jerry Gilpatrick, a great great grandson, Nate Briggs, and a brother-in-law, Kenny Groves.
Richard owned a Refrigeration and Appliance Repair business in Eagleville for many years. After that he did custom lawnmowing, was a caretaker of the Eagleville Ball Field, and also worked for many years as an attendant for both Boggess Funeral Home and Roberson Funeral Homes.
Richard attended church throughout his growing up years with his parents, and in later years enjoyed worshiping at the Eagleville Christian Church with his wife, Veta. Richard and Veta greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and they attended as many of their grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities as they could until Richard’s health prevented it. They also enjoyed hunting, playing cards, eating out, going to the casino, and especially their many fishing trips. For many years, they kept a trailer near Bennett Spring State Park and it became a favorite location for their children and grandchildren to also visit and spend time together as a family. Richard enjoyed starting his mornings at the local coffee shop with the guys at the round table. Chyanne Pulliam, owner, became a granddaughter-at-heart to him.
Survivors include 2 sons, Rolan (Chris) Gilpatrick and Kevin (Penny) Gilpatrick; daughter-in-law, Linda Gilpatrick Woods; brother, Roger (Georgetta) Gilpatrick; sister-in-law, Verla (Richard Jr.) Fine; sister-in-law, Margaret Groves; 8 grandchildren, Josh (Gena) Gilpatrick, Jenna (James) Reddoch, Toni (Mike) Storms, Darci (Klint) Kloepping, Shawna Gilpatrick, Kristen (Tom) Shore, Andrew Gilpatrick, and Braiden Gilpatrick, and 13 great grandchildren. He also remained close with daughter-in-law, Leanna Gilpatrick, frequently attending family gatherings at her home.
A Celebration of Richard’s Life was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, at the Eagleville Christian Church, Eagleville, MO with Pastor Bruce Williams officiating under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial followed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, MO. The family received friends from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Cemetery, Eagleville, MO and/or Donor's Choice in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
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