Richard Earl Christopher

Richard Earl Christopher, age 76, passed away on January 10, 2023, at his home in Oakhurst, Texas. He was born on November 21, 1946, in Dallas, Texas to Marvin Earl and Minnie Ruth Christopher. They lived in Arizona from 1957 to 1959. Richard made it to 10th grade at Grand Prairie High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, Richard went on to work many jobs in different trades, roofing, club owner, pilot and other small businesses. A “jack of all trades” you might say.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; aunts and uncles, Marshall and Elma Christopher, Walter and Della Christopher, Tommy and Nadine Christopher, Dub and Claire Drob; Jean and Violet Brown, Luther and Mildred Ridge, John, Adolfis Christopher, Ollie Christopher, Ralph, Monroe and Madine Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Christopher, children, Leah Civis, Warren Christopher, Gary Christopher; stepdaughter, Pam Spain and husband Tony; stepson, Frank Smith and wife Nina; grandchildren, Kimberly Hose, Ryan Christopher, Emily Civis, Heather Civis, Amelia Christopher, Liam Christopher, Jon, Kevin, Cody, Kyle and Arreanna; and his brother, Vernon Christopher.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 1712 N Frazier St #115, Conroe, TX 77301. Graveside and burial will take place at 1:00 PM in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023.