Richard William Empey, age 77, Webb City, passed away Wednesday October 24, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin.
He was born May 23, 1941 in Rochester, NY to the late William Empey and Mildred Torrey Empey. Due to his parents passing at a very early age, he was raised by his Aunt Marie.
In addition to his parents, and aunt, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley McGarah and husband, David and Pat Houck and husband, Stan.
Richard served in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from IBM as a computer programmer. Following retirement, he then built interiors on corporate jets for Bombardier Aerospace. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Carl Junction Ward.
He married Sharon Denosky on May 6, 1969 in Logan, UT. She survives at the home.
Additional survivors include one son, Aaron Empey and wife, Patti, Tucson, AZ; two daughters, Hilary Cassatt and husband, Joey, Victoria Empey, both of Webb City; and three grandsons, Dean, Jesse, and Josh.
Graveside services are planned for 11:00 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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