Muncie - Richard Lee Cash, Jr., died Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021 at Morrison Woods Health Campus. Richard was born in Marfa, TX on May 19, 1926 to Etta Gatrost Cash and Richard Lee Cash Sr.
Richard pursued a teaching degree at Anderson College and transferred to Ball State University, Muncie, IN where he received a BS in Business and Biology in 1952. He received an MA in Counseling and Guidance in 1960.
Richard continued his career in teaching while serving in the Air Force Reserve retiring May 19, 1986 with the rank of Major.
While at Ball State University, Richard, met the love of his life, Phyllis Madder, who became his wife on December 22, 1951. That union produced two sons. Russell L. Cash who survives was born on January 29, 1953 and James Edward Cash followed on September 16, 1955. Jim was tragically killed in an auto accident in Batesville, IN. Richard lost his beloved Phyllis in January 2016.
Richard fulfilled the position of Guidance Counselor at Richmond Schools, Pendleton Reformatory, New Castle State Hospital, Wabash Schools, and Batesville Schools and completed his career at Plainfield school for Boys.
Richard is a wonderful father and grandfather. His grandchildren from Russell's union with Charlene McDowell Cash, deceased, are Nathan L. Cash and Erin M. Cash. Russell married Connie Blankenship and Phyllis and Richard warmly welcomed her two sons, Tracy Blankenship and Scot Blankenship. There are four great-grandchildren from Tracy and Scot. The word "step" was never heard from Richard or Phyllis. All are family. He has one sister, Joyce Ann Cash, born September 3, 1934, who survives.
Funeral Services for Richard will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial with military honors being conducted by the United States Air Force and the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Hawk Cemetery in Yorktown.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. There will be a Masonic Lodge of Sorrow Service at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com
Posted online on November 19, 2021
Richard pursued a teaching degree at Anderson College and transferred to Ball State University, Muncie, IN where he received a BS in Business and Biology in 1952. He received an MA in Counseling and Guidance in 1960.
Richard continued his career in teaching while serving in the Air Force Reserve retiring May 19, 1986 with the rank of Major.
While at Ball State University, Richard, met the love of his life, Phyllis Madder, who became his wife on December 22, 1951. That union produced two sons. Russell L. Cash who survives was born on January 29, 1953 and James Edward Cash followed on September 16, 1955. Jim was tragically killed in an auto accident in Batesville, IN. Richard lost his beloved Phyllis in January 2016.
Richard fulfilled the position of Guidance Counselor at Richmond Schools, Pendleton Reformatory, New Castle State Hospital, Wabash Schools, and Batesville Schools and completed his career at Plainfield school for Boys.
Richard is a wonderful father and grandfather. His grandchildren from Russell's union with Charlene McDowell Cash, deceased, are Nathan L. Cash and Erin M. Cash. Russell married Connie Blankenship and Phyllis and Richard warmly welcomed her two sons, Tracy Blankenship and Scot Blankenship. There are four great-grandchildren from Tracy and Scot. The word "step" was never heard from Richard or Phyllis. All are family. He has one sister, Joyce Ann Cash, born September 3, 1934, who survives.
Funeral Services for Richard will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial with military honors being conducted by the United States Air Force and the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Hawk Cemetery in Yorktown.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. There will be a Masonic Lodge of Sorrow Service at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com
Posted online on November 19, 2021
Muncie - Richard Lee Cash, Jr., died Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021 at Morrison Woods Health Campus. Richard was born in Marfa, TX on May 19, 1926 to Etta Gatrost Cash and Richard Lee Cash Sr.
Richard pursued a teaching degree at Anderson College and transferred to Ball State University, Muncie, IN where he received a BS in Business and Biology in 1952. He received an MA in Counseling and Guidance in 1960.
Richard continued his career in teaching while serving in the Air Force Reserve retiring May 19, 1986 with the rank of Major.
While at Ball State University, Richard, met the love of his life, Phyllis Madder, who became his wife on December 22, 1951. That union produced two sons. Russell L. Cash who survives was born on January 29, 1953 and James Edward Cash followed on September 16, 1955. Jim was tragically killed in an auto accident in Batesville, IN. Richard lost his beloved Phyllis in January 2016.
Richard fulfilled the position of Guidance Counselor at Richmond Schools, Pendleton Reformatory, New Castle State Hospital, Wabash Schools, and Batesville Schools and completed his career at Plainfield school for Boys.
Richard is a wonderful father and grandfather. His grandchildren from Russell's union with Charlene McDowell Cash, deceased, are Nathan L. Cash and Erin M. Cash. Russell married Connie Blankenship and Phyllis and Richard warmly welcomed her two sons, Tracy Blankenship and Scot Blankenship. There are four great-grandchildren from Tracy and Scot. The word "step" was never heard from Richard or Phyllis. All are family. He has one sister, Joyce Ann Cash, born September 3, 1934, who survives.
Funeral Services for Richard will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial with military honors being conducted by the United States Air Force and the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Hawk Cemetery in Yorktown.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. There will be a Masonic Lodge of Sorrow Service at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com
Posted online on November 19, 2021
Richard pursued a teaching degree at Anderson College and transferred to Ball State University, Muncie, IN where he received a BS in Business and Biology in 1952. He received an MA in Counseling and Guidance in 1960.
Richard continued his career in teaching while serving in the Air Force Reserve retiring May 19, 1986 with the rank of Major.
While at Ball State University, Richard, met the love of his life, Phyllis Madder, who became his wife on December 22, 1951. That union produced two sons. Russell L. Cash who survives was born on January 29, 1953 and James Edward Cash followed on September 16, 1955. Jim was tragically killed in an auto accident in Batesville, IN. Richard lost his beloved Phyllis in January 2016.
Richard fulfilled the position of Guidance Counselor at Richmond Schools, Pendleton Reformatory, New Castle State Hospital, Wabash Schools, and Batesville Schools and completed his career at Plainfield school for Boys.
Richard is a wonderful father and grandfather. His grandchildren from Russell's union with Charlene McDowell Cash, deceased, are Nathan L. Cash and Erin M. Cash. Russell married Connie Blankenship and Phyllis and Richard warmly welcomed her two sons, Tracy Blankenship and Scot Blankenship. There are four great-grandchildren from Tracy and Scot. The word "step" was never heard from Richard or Phyllis. All are family. He has one sister, Joyce Ann Cash, born September 3, 1934, who survives.
Funeral Services for Richard will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial with military honors being conducted by the United States Air Force and the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Hawk Cemetery in Yorktown.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. There will be a Masonic Lodge of Sorrow Service at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com
Posted online on November 19, 2021
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