of Harrison, AR
January 21, 1946 - January 26, 2020
Gary Richart, age 74, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his home. He was born January 21, 1946, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the son of Delbert and Rosella (Case) Richart, Sr. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Delbert Richart, Jr., his sister-in-law, Ann Richart; and his great-niece, Amanda Crist.
Gary served eight years in the Army Reserves. He retired from White Rogers and went on to work at Silver Dollar City. Gary was a member of the Mustang Club of America; an avid Razorback fan; and enjoyed Gospel concerts. His grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren were the love of his life.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Richart; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jamie Richart, of Harrison; his daughters and son-in-law, Ronda Whitehead, Marla Earwood, and Kristie and Donnie Billups, all of Harrison; and his brother-in-law, Bill Hull.
Gary is also survived by eight grandchildren, Devona Dickey, Brent Carlton, Phoebe Whitehead, Luke Whitehead, Austin Earwood, Evan Earwood, Shandon Hill, and Amanda DePriest; six great-grandchildren, Desiree Sinor, Kyla Dickey, Dustin Carlton, Devin Carlton, Autumn DePriest, and Jasper DePriest; and eight great-great-grandchildren, Kaleb Sinor, Payton Sinor, Cody Sinor, Cayden Carlton, Gage Carlton, Gavin Carlton, Brylie Carlton, and Zoe Tines; his niece, Michelle Crist; his great-niece, Erica Crist; and a host of other family and many good friends.
Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was 2:00 PM, Friday, January 31, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bro. Arvin Adams officiating.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Donnie Billups, Evan Earwood, Shandon Hill, Clayton Shatswell, Gregg Dickey, Kasie Sinor, and Nick DePriest.
Honorary pallbearers were Austin Earwood, Troy Crist, Devona Dickey, Kyla Dickey, Desiree Sinor, Amanda DePriest, Terry Estes, Harold Smith, Kaleb Sinor, and Gary's Miracle Lighthouse Church family.
Bobbie, so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers!
Bobbie - Oh I am so sorry to learn this about Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very sad time. If you need anything, just give me a call.
Love, Joyce
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Gary at Emerson for a lot of years. He was always smiling, well, mostly...haha. Did have them days. tho. It has been a pleasure to have him cross my life's path. Rest in Peace Gary! Prayers for all loved ones left.
Bobbie and Family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
With Love,
Rick and Gloria Sparrow
Thank you Lord for the gift of Gary and his love for you. I was blessed to have known him since the early eighties. He and Bobbi were faithfull supporters of our music theater. His love for music (especially southern gospel), made it a joy to perform for him. Dear God, bless his family with comfort and peace during this time. I loved his heart,his joy and that smile!!!
I am so sorry to here of Gary's passing, He was my first supervisor at White Rodgers in 1974, He always treated me with respect, We would always laugh about him being a Mustang guy and me a Corvette girl, He will be missed, my heart and prayers go out to the family..
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We have many fond memories of him from all the years we attended church together. He really was 'Mr. Terrific'. Praying for peace and comfort for Bobbie and all of the family.
So sorry for your loss sister Bobbie and the family. Love you guys.
Bobbie, Marla snd boys we are crushed. We’ll so miss Gary’s bright smile, kind words and I’ll sure miss his warm hugs. Gary will b watching over us and enjoying every cruise and car show we go on. Love each of you.
Bobbi, Kristie, and family, this just breaks my heart reading this. Gary was such a loving man. He was part of my growing up with you all and hugs every time I seen him and Ms Bobbi out. May God give you all peace during this time as no matter, it is never easy. Love you all!
Kristi and Donnie so sorry for your loss
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Richard and Lisa Trammell
Sending our condolences and prayers to your family. I served in the Army Reserve with Gary.
BOBBIE & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GARYS PASSING. MY DAD, PAUL SCROGGINS WAS A FORMER EMPLOYEE (18 YEARS) OF WHITE ROGERS . OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. DEBBIE VILLINES PAUL & FAYE SCROGGINS