July 31, 1933 ~ August 18, 2015
Richard Harold Andrews went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ following a lengthy illness. Services for Mr. Andrews of Ore City will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 22, 2015 at Cedar Springs Baptist Church, with Brother Kenneth Bowden officiating. Interment will follow at Coffeeville Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Andrews was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose life of faith was an inspiration to all. He was born July 31, 1933 to William Lee and Viola Andrews. He was a graduate of Diana High School and attended Texarkana College. He married Joye Reynolds March 10, 1952 and they shared their lives together for over 63 years. After working at Lone Star Steel, he began his career as a self employed insurance agent and served his community proudly for over 55 years. He loved to hunt, fish and auto racing. He was an avid member of the Ore City Masonic Lodge #1364 where he served as Worshipful Master for many years. He was a dedicated member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church where he served for many years as Chairman of the Deacons, Adult Sunday School teacher and Choir Director. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clisto, Alton and William Lee Jr. and sisters Ruby Ratley and Lorene Sowell. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Joye Andrews and their children and spouses: Danny Andrews and wife Linda, Beverly Chisolm and husband Richard, Wanda (Poncy) Holly and husband Mike all of Ore City; eight grandchildren, Nikki Dent, Lyndsey, Ashley and Dani-Jo Andrews, Misty Lackey, Hollie McLeod, Kacie Burch and Dylan Holly. He was also blessed with 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother James C. Andrews and sister Grace McMullen and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Care Team Hospice, special thanks to Seth Yates, care takers ,Laura Wilson Ross and Cyndi Andrews. Donations may be made to Cedar Springs Baptist Church or Care Team Hospice. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7
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Loving thoughts and prayers for Poncy and her family.
Please know that we are keeping all of you (Joye, Wanda, Beverly, and Danny) in our prayers. God broke the mold when he made Richard.
I will never forget the good times we had at the deer lease, and other outdoor activities with Uncle Richard, and all the Andrews family! I will always be grateful for the doors he opened for me in the business world when I got out of the USMC!God bless and comfort all! Tom Sowell and family.
Richard was a good friend. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
I will miss my friend. He was a faithful member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church and a consistent supporter of mine when I was pastor. Many times it was his leadership that keep the church alive. Though I cannot attend the memorial service my prayers are with joy and the familyWith love,Glenn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. Just know we are thinking of you Poncy.Kennie & Robin
Really sorry to hear about Richard. He gave a lot to the community. May the Lord be with him and to all of his family.Truman and Martha Bishop
Kacie,We send our prayers of comfort to you and your family.The Applied Longview Team
We are very sorry for the lost he was a good man
Losing a loved one is always hard to bear.
Richard,was a good man,prayers for all the family…
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man
I never met Richard myself but he must have been a great man to raise such great kids. My heart goes out to you all.