Visitation
New Beginnings Church
400 Dixie Dr.
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
11:30am-1:00pm
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Funeral Service
New Beginnings Church
400 Dixie Dr.
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
1:00pm
Map & Directions
of Lake Jackson, TX
August 17, 1945 - November 5, 2024
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Richard is survived by wife of 54 years, Alice, son Brett (Jen) and daughter Melissa Stewart (Bart), son Rick Sleeper (Kristin), grandchildren Skylar, Hunter, Haleigh, Darilyn, Harli, Blayne, David and Kathryn, and great-grandchildren Myla and Kason. Brother Kenneth (Madeleine), and half-sisters Kyle, Sharon and Meredith. Sister-in-laws Martha Krause and Betty Stanley.
He was preceded in death by parents Mryle Craw and Lois Craw, in laws Walter and Eleonora Krause, and brother-in-law John Stanley.
Richard grew up in Houston and graduated from Jeff Davis High School Class of 1964. It was his love of dancing and working at Garner State Park during summers that many lifelong friends were made. It was through one of these mutual friends that he met his wife, Alice.
Richard proudly served in the US Army 1969-1971. He did a tour in Vietnam where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Medal, Air Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. Whenever he would see another Vietnam Veteran, he would always talk to them and say, ''welcome home brother.''
When he was discharged from the Army, he and Alice made their home in Freeport then Jones Creek where they raised their children. Richard was always involved in his kids' activities and served as president of the Freeport Jaycees and the Brazosport Rotary Club. He worked in janitorial sales for Vandaveer and Gulf Coast Paper. He was also a co-owner of The Growing Tree, a children's store in Freeport. He then owned ARC Supply in Clute from 1989 - 2013.
He loved to travel, golf, hunt and visit casinos. Richard was very strong in his faith at New Beginnings Church. He enjoyed being a part of the men's group and this brought him great peace in knowing his eternal home was soon.
The family is so appreciative of his leukemia medical staff at M.D. Anderson, the men's group, and members of New Beginnings Church for all the love and support shown toward him and his family during this difficult time.
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7 Condolence(s)
Dale,Chris,Natalie and jason
Leander, TX
Sunday, November 10, 2024
We love you thanks for being my friends Alice,sorry I can't do anymore funerals please forgive,dale
Billy Massey
Moody, TX
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Richard was a great friend and will be missed greatly the memories will live on forever he put up a great fight against the devastating illness but he's is in a far better place now Alice and Kenny know tht prayers are for comfort love Bill andDebra
Judy Travis
Austin, TX
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Many awesome memories! From the first day you walked into the the Port Cafe. Richard and Alice have been loved friends and we watched our families grow up together Will see you on the ''Other '' side friend😘
Dalia Franks
Lake Jackson, TX
Saturday, November 9, 2024
My condolences to the Craw family.
Dalia Franks
Lake Jackson, TX
Saturday, November 9, 2024
My condolences to the Craw family.
Jay Murray
HOUSTON, TX
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Richard and I were friends for a long time. I will miss seeing him at the park. I'm sorry I can't be there for Alice, but she knows how I feel.
Diana Nix
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Condolences to Alice and the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.