James Richard Loden passed away November 11, 2016, at the age of 87. He was born in Austin on March 1, 1929, the son of L.W. Loden and Gladys Wolf Loden.
Richard graduated from Austin High School, attended Tarleton State University and worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as the regional director for the South region. He married Billie Elizabeth Webb in 1949 and they lived in Austin, Elgin, and Webberville before moving to Rockport in 1967. Richard was an avid sportsman and enjoyed duck hunting and fishing in freshwater lakes, saltwater bays, and for catfish in rivers. He participated in and won several Gulf fishing tournaments. He was an avid Longhorn and Cowboys fan.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years; his brother, Bill Loden of Port O'Connor; special niece Terri Loden Maxwell and her husband, Terry Alan Maxwell of Burnet; and special niece, Patricia Webb Cunningham of Burleson. He was a beloved and doting uncle who told many a story (and a few tall tales) to fifteen nieces and nephews, twenty-one great nieces and nephews, and numerous great-great nieces and nephews and leaves behind special and dear friends and neighbors. Pallbearers are Chad Maxwell, Chris Maxwell, Kyle Maxwell, Chris Cunningham, Scott Cunningham, and Sean Cunningham. The family also wants to thank the Rockport EMS and Police Department for their kindness and help at this difficult time. For those desiring, donations may be made in Richard's memory to the charity of their choice.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 10:00 a.m., until funeral service time of 2:00 p.m., with the family being present from 1:00 p.m., until 2:00 p.m., at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport, Texas. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
Richard graduated from Austin High School, attended Tarleton State University and worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as the regional director for the South region. He married Billie Elizabeth Webb in 1949 and they lived in Austin, Elgin, and Webberville before moving to Rockport in 1967. Richard was an avid sportsman and enjoyed duck hunting and fishing in freshwater lakes, saltwater bays, and for catfish in rivers. He participated in and won several Gulf fishing tournaments. He was an avid Longhorn and Cowboys fan.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years; his brother, Bill Loden of Port O'Connor; special niece Terri Loden Maxwell and her husband, Terry Alan Maxwell of Burnet; and special niece, Patricia Webb Cunningham of Burleson. He was a beloved and doting uncle who told many a story (and a few tall tales) to fifteen nieces and nephews, twenty-one great nieces and nephews, and numerous great-great nieces and nephews and leaves behind special and dear friends and neighbors. Pallbearers are Chad Maxwell, Chris Maxwell, Kyle Maxwell, Chris Cunningham, Scott Cunningham, and Sean Cunningham. The family also wants to thank the Rockport EMS and Police Department for their kindness and help at this difficult time. For those desiring, donations may be made in Richard's memory to the charity of their choice.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 10:00 a.m., until funeral service time of 2:00 p.m., with the family being present from 1:00 p.m., until 2:00 p.m., at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport, Texas. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
James Richard Loden passed away November 11, 2016, at the age of 87. He was born in Austin on March 1, 1929, the son of L.W. Loden and Gladys Wolf Loden.
Richard graduated from Austin High School, attended Tarleton State University and worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as the regional director for the South region. He married Billie Elizabeth Webb in 1949 and they lived in Austin, Elgin, and Webberville before moving to Rockport in 1967. Richard was an avid sportsman and enjoyed duck hunting and fishing in freshwater lakes, saltwater bays, and for catfish in rivers. He participated in and won several Gulf fishing tournaments. He was an avid Longhorn and Cowboys fan.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years; his brother, Bill Loden of Port O'Connor; special niece Terri Loden Maxwell and her husband, Terry Alan Maxwell of Burnet; and special niece, Patricia Webb Cunningham of Burleson. He was a beloved and doting uncle who told many a story (and a few tall tales) to fifteen nieces and nephews, twenty-one great nieces and nephews, and numerous great-great nieces and nephews and leaves behind special and dear friends and neighbors. Pallbearers are Chad Maxwell, Chris Maxwell, Kyle Maxwell, Chris Cunningham, Scott Cunningham, and Sean Cunningham. The family also wants to thank the Rockport EMS and Police Department for their kindness and help at this difficult time. For those desiring, donations may be made in Richard's memory to the charity of their choice.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 10:00 a.m., until funeral service time of 2:00 p.m., with the family being present from 1:00 p.m., until 2:00 p.m., at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport, Texas. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
Richard graduated from Austin High School, attended Tarleton State University and worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as the regional director for the South region. He married Billie Elizabeth Webb in 1949 and they lived in Austin, Elgin, and Webberville before moving to Rockport in 1967. Richard was an avid sportsman and enjoyed duck hunting and fishing in freshwater lakes, saltwater bays, and for catfish in rivers. He participated in and won several Gulf fishing tournaments. He was an avid Longhorn and Cowboys fan.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years; his brother, Bill Loden of Port O'Connor; special niece Terri Loden Maxwell and her husband, Terry Alan Maxwell of Burnet; and special niece, Patricia Webb Cunningham of Burleson. He was a beloved and doting uncle who told many a story (and a few tall tales) to fifteen nieces and nephews, twenty-one great nieces and nephews, and numerous great-great nieces and nephews and leaves behind special and dear friends and neighbors. Pallbearers are Chad Maxwell, Chris Maxwell, Kyle Maxwell, Chris Cunningham, Scott Cunningham, and Sean Cunningham. The family also wants to thank the Rockport EMS and Police Department for their kindness and help at this difficult time. For those desiring, donations may be made in Richard's memory to the charity of their choice.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 10:00 a.m., until funeral service time of 2:00 p.m., with the family being present from 1:00 p.m., until 2:00 p.m., at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport, Texas. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
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