Warren “Sleepy” Richard passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the age of 81. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Exxon with over twenty-five years of service. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years Pat Richard; two sons Jimmy Richard and wife Jeana Schram Richard, and David Richard and fiancé Tiffany; daughter Dana Richard Buhler and husband Chris; eight grandchildren Lauren Richard, Landon Richard, Lindsey Richard, Ashlyn Buhler, Chrislyn Buhler, Breelyn Buhler, Raelyn Richard, and Dalton Richard; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Bonnie Emile Richard and Audrey Elizabeth Fontenot Richard, brother James Earl Richard; sister Bonnie Marie Richard. A memorial visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Friday, March 29, 2024 beginning at 11:00am until 12:30pm. This will be a time for anyone wanting to say a few words about Warren. Pastor Esther Holmes will conduct a celebration of life service at 12:30pm followed by military honors. Sleepy was a people person and never met a stranger and was loved by all. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at the Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
8 comments
Joe Meyer
March 29, 2024 at 2:33 pm
I’m sorry to see the passing of Warren. We all will miss his friendship! I enjoyed my friendship with him at both the ExxonMobil refinery and the Cajun Clickers Computer Club. My prayers go to the Richard family. Amen!
Kristi Rhodes
March 26, 2024 at 3:24 pm
We love you Sleepy!! You will certainly be missed. Praying for comfort for all of the family at this time; the Viola family will be here for you through it all. May God bless you with comfort knowing Sleepy is at the feet of his Father. We love you!!
Jody Shaw
March 26, 2024 at 8:23 am
Thank you for choosing us as his Hospice. I am very grateful to each one of you for the love and support you all shown during this difficult journey he had. We saw love in each one of you including stroking his beautiful hair, holding his hand, kiss on the cheek, I love you dad, Thank you! You made our job a little easier, now he is at peace, resting in the arms of Jesus. Take care of your Mother, Pat! I am praying for you. Lots of love Jody Shaw LPN
Mark Watts
March 26, 2024 at 1:11 am
Penny and I both liked Warren, he would visit time to time and he was always being comical and always friendly. We offer our condolences and prayers for all of your family. Mark and Penny Watts
Kathy Moreau
March 25, 2024 at 12:50 pm
Pat and family, my deepest and most heartfelt condolences in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love you🙏🙏🙏🙏
Vince Giaccone
March 25, 2024 at 12:19 am
David, my condolences to you in the passing of your Dad. He was a good man and will be missed by all. I thank him for his service in the U.S. Army in defense of our Nation. May the moments you shared grant you and the Richard Family grant you comfort and peace as you grieve.
God Bless, Vince
Phillip & Becky Williard
March 24, 2024 at 8:17 pm
Prayer for comfort for you all. Jimmy (and family), Phillip and I will continue to have you all in our thoughts and prayers. May you all take comfort and peace from all of the beautiful memories and love shared.
Lou Yeager
March 24, 2024 at 8:03 pm
My deepest condolences for the lost of your loved one . 🙏🙏🙏