Richard Risbon Sr., 71, of College Station, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Magnified Health and Rehab in College Station. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Crematory in Bryan.
Richard was born January 27, 1940 in Langdondale, Pennsylvania, to John and Ethel Risbon. He was a retired electrician and he was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps.
He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Risbon, his brother Robert Risbon, and his parents.
Survivors include his sons, Richard Risbon and wife Sydney, and Robert Risbon, all of College Station; daughter, Debbie Risbon, of Delaware; grandsons, Richard Risbon III, Christopher Risbon; and great grandchild, Madison Risbon.
The Last Roll Call
Here we stand in formation
To honor a brother who served his nation
One by one our names are read
As the tears begin to shed
His name is called there is no sound
Just solemn faces all around
Three times in all his name is said
But he cannot answer for he is dead
READY AIM FIRE
READY AIM FIRE
READY AIM FIRE
He will never shoot another round
His rifle sticks in the ground
I see the boots he used to wear
They’re empty now he isn’t there
I’ll forever remember the day he died
I’ll remember today when we all cried
So on this day we say goodbye
But in our hearts he’ll never die
01/27/1940 – 12/08/2011
Richard – You were my neighbor and my friend.
I will miss you dearly.
I can only trust you are in good hands – for you are with
God now.
Until we meet again – Rest in Peace!
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The memories are all that we have now,
We do go on..only God knows how.
A New Year comes as midnight arrives,
Our Angel’s still a big part of our lives.
If only we could trade the presents we receive,
For one more day with those whom we grieve!
But nothing can bring back our beloved friends,
Loved ones and family, their time here ends.
They are together in a much better place,
Watching us cry..touching our face!
Although we miss them on Holidays to share,
Be assured their loving presence fills the air,
At home, in church, at New York’s Times Square!
So celebrating the Holidays are now hard to do,
But always remember they are thinking of you too,
Wishing you happiness and showing their love,
Not on this Earth, but from Heaven above!
Bronnie Stultz