of Mabelvale, AR
August 21, 1939 - May 25, 2021
Richard Squires of Mabelvale, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marie Squires and his brother Bobby Squires.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Squires of 57 years; 2 daughters, Dena (Mark) Dixson of Benton and Tracy (Gabriel) Decker of Horseshoe Bend; 6 grandchildren, Levi, Luke (Hannah), and Kathleen Lindsley, Jessica Dixson, Julian (Sarahi) Decker, Skye (Jose) Pérez Muñiz; 2 sisters, JoAnn Forbes and Judy Kay (Ed) Savage; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Richard was born at home in Little Rock, AR. He attended Baseline Elementary, Mabelvale Jr. and High School. Shortly after high school, Richard joined the US Army where he served for 6 months active duty and 3 ½ years in the reserves. After serving his country, he became a union carpenter. He worked for Herb Davis Construction for 25 years. He was active in Temple Missionary Baptist Church and then Village Creek Baptist Church. He was always passionate about his hobbies, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He especially loved to fish with his buddy Bill Hawkins and spending time with the family, especially his grandchildren. He would take his grandsons Levi and Luke hiking and teach them woodsman skills. He loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the local college sports teams.
Richard never met a stranger and always made people feel welcome. He was one of the friendliest people and loved to sit and visit with you.
To say he was an avid gardener is an understatement. He had a garden from the time he owned his place. His all-organic garden was built through his hard work and attention to detail. Richard willingly shared his garden with anybody who wanted to come pick. He loved animals, tame or wild. The family considered him to be the hardest working, strongest man they knew.
In lieu flowers, please send donations to Village Creek Baptist Church, 13224 Sardis Road Mabelvale, Arkansas 72103. Graveside services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, AR at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2021.
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17 Condolence(s)
Boll& Gloria Shirley
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Betty. Sorry for. Your loss. Richard and I became friends. In the 7 th grade.
Sat together thru school.
I often thought of him. Although we did not talk often.
We enjoyed our occasional chats
We were Christian. Brothers
That was sufficient
Marilyn Boyless
Monday, May 31, 2021
So sorry for your loss of Richard. Love and prayers to all of the family
I pray that the Lord gives your the strength and care at this very sad time.
Marilyn and family
Rick & Anita Hogue (Montgomery)
Sunday, May 30, 2021
We’re so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. God bless you & your family. â¤ï¸
Maynard & Barbara L Smith
Friday, May 28, 2021
So sorry for your great loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Patterson
Friday, May 28, 2021
Joann and Family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Pitts
Friday, May 28, 2021
Joann and Judy. I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers for the family ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Karen Daniel Sharp and Kenneth Daniel
Friday, May 28, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. We all loved Richard. Great man. family. Prayers for Betty, Dena and Tracy and all grandkids. Love the Daniel Family
Bill and Valva Hawkins
Friday, May 28, 2021
We are so saddened by Richard’s passing. Bill is going to miss the fishing trips and the visits when Richard showed him all that he was doing in his garden. Betty and family, we know that there is a hole in your hearts. May God give you comfort.
Walter and Karen Martin
Thursday, May 27, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear of Richard’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family!
Fran Smith
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Betty, Dena, Tracy, and family,
God bless all you. You're in my prayers.
Fran Smith
Jackie & Peggy Lawhon
Thursday, May 27, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Richard's Passing. We went to school together from first grade at Baseline through Mabelvale. He was a fine man and we will miss him. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Cher and James Dixson
Thursday, May 27, 2021
We are so sorry to hear that Richard passed away. He was such a wonderful man. We are sending our love. Please know we are thinking of y’all and Praying for y’all.
Linda Curtis
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Dearest Betty and family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet, kind man. My prayers are with you.
Morgan Richardson
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Morg
Arthur Paul Bowen
Thursday, May 27, 2021
I was sorry to read Mr. Squire’s obituary. He was a very nice man. We could not have had better neighbors back in the day. God bless Mrs. Squires and the girls.
Ruben C Santiago
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
We lost an awesome gentleman and family man.
Tammy Porter
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Dena,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and hugs. Tammy