Services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.
Richard was born in Norwich, Kansas on December 31, 1936 to James Harry More and Hazel Gladys (See) More. Richard graduated high school and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He moved to the Kansas City area after graduating from high school. Following their marriage on July 15, 1967, Richard and his wife, Carol, lived in Lee’s Summit, Missouri until April 1, 1990, when he retired and moved to the country just south of Stover, Missouri. After spending over twenty-four years there, Richard and Carol moved to property southwest of Kingsville, Missouri in May of 2014, in order to be closer to their sons and their families. Needing to downsize, in June of 2022, they moved to Raymore, Missouri, where they currently reside. Richard dedicated thirty-four years at Honeywell as a Computer Graphics Designer. While living in Stover, Richard and Carol were members of the Trinity Southern Baptist Church in Versailles, Missouri.
Richard loved woodworking and helping everyone in his life. Family, friends, and neighbors benefited from his many skills. Anytime something needed repair, Richard volunteered. He built decks, put in stairways, remodeled basements, among other things. His knowledge included everything from plumbing to electrical, to carpentry and Lord knows he fixed Carol and Mick's lawnmowers at least a thousand times. If there was nothing to be fixed, he would just tell you a joke.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel More, his four sisters, Dorothy Jones, Lois Roper, Jenny May Hubin, and Rosalie Doty.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol M. (Boten) More; two sons, Terry W. More and his wife Leah Jo, Timothy “Todd” More; four grandchildren, Natalie Pottier and husband, Christopher, Terry C. More, Haley More, and Tyler More. Three step-grandchildren, Jacob Morgan and wife, Delaney, Taylor Morgan and Kaden Morgan and three great grandchildren, William C. Pottier. Reagan D. Pottier and Levi C. Pottier. In addition to many beloved nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be given to Harbor Hospice online at www.harborhospice.com or to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org/kansascity
