Richard Weddle, age 84, of Electra, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Electra with Ryan Vanderland, Pastor of First Baptist Church, and Joe Ainsworth of Electra, officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow in Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Richard was born July 19, 1940, in Electra, Texas to the late George Baker Weddle and Alma Margaret Urban Weddle.

He joined the Texas Army National Guard where he faithfully served his country.

Richard and Vicki Marline Taylor were married December 30, 1970.  She preceded him in death on January 1, 1999.

Throughout his life, he was a contract pumper for various oil and gas companies.  One of Richard's favorite things to do daily was making all of his leases.

He was always the life of the party with his jokes and humor.  Richard had an infectious laugh that would light up the room.  He loved his wife and children immensely. Richard would travel anytime he was able to see his children and grandchildren.  He followed his grandchildren in everything they did.  Friends were also an important part of his life and he always tried to make time for them.  Richard also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Electra where he enjoyed worshipping with family and friends and served as an usher.

Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Weddle of Bourbon, Missouri; one son, Taylor Forester and wife, Shelley of San Diego; one brother, Lawrence Weddle of Electra; two sisters, Geneva Reid and husband, Wilbur of Keller and Janette Bentley of Big Springs; five grandchildren, Heather Mabrey, Jamen Weddle, Regina(Percy) Forester, Jaden Forester and Ciera Forester; one great-granddaughter, Juniper; his special niece, Nickie Hanks and husband, David of Electra; his special nephew, Bryan Weddle and wife, Vonda of Electra; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Richard was also preceded in death by one grandson, Levi Weddle; three brothers, Bob, Lionel and Raymond; and one sister, Ruby.

The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church of Electra, 406 West Garrison Ave., Electra, Texas 76360.