Birth date: Jul 24, 1947 Death date: Sep 27, 2022
William Richard Hysell, 75, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Huntington, WV. At the age of 14 he moved to Pas Read Obituary
I spent several overnights at Hospice house sitting by Richards bedside holding his hand, talking and walking down memory lane. I talked about the glad times and the sad times. Through the years we were separated by miles but never lost touch. In the early hours of the morning I told Richard I wanted to listen to my Bible before going to sleep and asked if he wanted to listen with me, he responded with a hand squeez. We listened to several of the familiar psalms and we listened to the beatitudes and stopped there. and I quoted my favorite scripture. Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many rooms, if it were not so, would I have told you that I go prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. I said "Richard I believe every word of that, do you?" He responded with the strongest hand squeeze of the night. And with that we said goodnight.
I know I have many sad days ahead, just as I did with my daughter Carolyn. But I have a memory of Richard that will bring a smile to my face for the rest of my life. It was a had to be there moment. Picture Richard in a child playhouse in a squat passion, head touching the ceiling curled up like a pretzel, chin touching his knees. His young Friend is having a tea party for Richard, her teapot was a 6 inch jelly jar filled with orange kool aid. In one hand he is holding a tea cup the size of his thumb, in the other hand a saltine cracker. His young hostess announces she having a tea party because he's having a birthday next week. She turned to Richard and said " now Richard listen to me, you have to drink four cups of tea or your going to choke on that cracker, " Richard nodded and started to laugh. As she poured her first cup of tea. Richard dropped his cracker at the same time she was pouring the tea.spilling the tea on his white t shirt turning it orange as an October pumpkin.she handed him another cracker and called for more tea, Richard said," oh not four more cups" and she responded, " yep, four more cups." For Richard it was pure joy.
Precious memories how they linger, how they ever flood my soul.
I loved you so Richard♥️ Rest In Peace
Richard AKA (train man) we will always love and remember your kindness. You were truly a blessing to know. Jamey & I will forever remember you & Tracey as the coolest people we have ever met. Thank you for all the front porch talks that we all needed. ❤️ Jamey & Natasha King. May you RIP 🙏
I met Richard when his sister, Carolyn and I went to Lincoln Jr. High together. Richard was such a happy guy and always had a smile on his face. He was so gentle, kind and joyful. He always had a little chuckle when he was ready to tell you a funny story or funny experience he just had recently. He was always pleasant to be around. He is so loved and will be greatly missed.
Richard you will be greatly missed. We had awesome talks and I was Blessed to have you in our lives. You and Phil were the best of friends. Rest In Peace we loved you deeply. God Bless you my friend. We will never forget you.
Richard was a great friend from my youth. I thought of him often throughout my life. I lost track of him after 8th grade at Lincoln. I read his obituary yesterday. RIP old friend.
Richard was a helpful influence and a good friend for a long time. I will miss him from now on. He was courageous and upbeat throughout the last couple of years in spite of all his difficulties and loss. He was always an inspiration to me. He will not be forgotten
My Best Man - 1985
I am grateful God made you my Uncle! We shared a lot of laughs and had wonderful times together and as a family. I love you and will miss you so very much💔
