Obituaries

Roy Richard Lingo, 82, of Sherman, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2020. Richard was born in Fairland, Oklahoma to Roy and Elizabeth Lingo on November 2,1937. He attended school in Cleora, Oklahoma.

He married Jane Kloeckler on August 10, 1962.in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked as a truck driver for 45 years. He was in the Army National Guard.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, president of the parish council, coached American Legion Baseball, secretary of the union of Mistletoe Express. He received The Bishops award for Service to the Church. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Rogers Lingo. Richard is survived by Jane, his wife of 58 years; a son, Brent Lingo, daughters, Maria Keefover, and Sarah Jones; sister Vonda Absher and brother Jerry Lingo; grandchildren, James Keefover, Corbin Lingo and Braxton Jones and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a funeral mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm. A rosary will be recited on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Dannel Funeral Home.

The family wishes to thank Traditions for his excellent care, Guardian Hospice, Father Martin Castenada, and St. Mary’s Parish.