Richard J. Heard

August 18, 1959 - December 3, 2015

Rick Heard of Katie, Oklahoma was born to Johnny Marcus and Wilma Janiece (Burton) Heard on August 18, 1959 in Lindsay, Oklahoma and passed from this life on December 3, 2015 at his home at the age of 56 years. Rick grew up and attended school in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. He worked for Halliburton as a machinist for twenty-nine years. In May of 2010, Rick married Tami Thomas in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his spare time he enjoyed riding his Harley, raising mules and horses and collecting guns. Rick enjoyed working outside and taking care of his home. He loved his dogs, Lexi and Jake. The highlights of his life were the times spent with his grandchildren and family. Rick is survived by: His wife: Tami of the home Son: Timothy Heard of Cape Coral, Florida 2 step-sons: Thomas Slack and Tess of Katie, Oklahoma Levi Quintana and wife Kelby of Katie, Oklahoma Daughter: Amber Rimer and husband Chris of Alex, Oklahoma 2 sisters: Sharri Riddles and husband Ricky of Rush Springs, Oklahoma Jill Lyon and husband Ron of Rush Springs, Oklahoma 3 grandchildren: Chloe Rimer, Rielyn Patchell and Kira Ferguson 1 nephew: Logan Lyon 3 nieces: Amanda Foat, Chelsey Poudrier, and Taylor Lyon 3 great-nieces: Lauren Foat, Gwyn Poudrier, and Ava Foat Mr. Heard was preceded in death by: His parents: Johnny and Janiece Heard Grandparents: V. J. and Mildred Burton John and Velma Heard Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Southern Baptist Church in Rush Springs, Oklahoma with Rev. Lynn Burton officiating. Interment will be in the Katie Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.