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Submitted: 8/29/21 • Approved: 8/30/21 • Last Updated: 9/2/21 • R452241-G0-S3
US Marines
October 31, 1951-January 16, 2015
*Photo/information, courtesy of Edith Guynes Stanley
*Obituary
Richard J. Smirl
October 31, 1951 - January 16, 2015
Richard Smirl, 63 of Amarillo died Friday January 16th in Amarillo. Funeral services will be 2 :00 pm Tuesday January 20th at Fritch Assembly of God Church with Chris Smirl his son officiating. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Visitation will be Monday January 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm at Minton Chatwell Funeral Home in Borger.
Richard was born in Borger October 31, 1951 to Arthur E. and Cora lee Webster Smirl. He served in the Marines. Worked at Sid Richardson as a welder and mechanic for 26 years. He married Joyce Ward February 26, 1972 in Borger. He loved his family, camping and sports.
Richard is survived by sons David and wife Diana Smirl of Amarillo, Jerry and wife Sheree Smirl of Stinnett, Chris and wife Tiffany Smirl of Fritch. Brother Arthur Smirl of Iowa City, Iowa. Sister Cathy Matthews of Amarillo. Seven grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
(Published by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors, January 18, 2015)
Contributed on 8/29/21
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