Richard F Maher

1929 - 2017

Richard F Maher obituary, 1929-2017, Malvern, AR

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Griffin Leggett – Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park

7724 Landers Road

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Richard Maher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

Richard F. Maher, 87, of North Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2017, at Malvern, Ark.



Richard was born September 14, 1929, in Alton, IL, to Fred and Helen (Meyer) Maher. He grew up in Pine Bluff, AR, and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1947. On August 20, 1954, he married the former Viola Susan Brown, of Pine Bluff, in Upper Darby, PA. Richard was proudly employed as a machinist and supervisor for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, later the Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years. In his spare time, he was an avid Razorback fan, a skilled motorcyclist, and a master engine tinkerer. Richard spent many of his retirement years as the captain and owner of three different houseboats on Lake Ouchita. He will be remembered by his friends at the lake as the consummate marina handyman who was always willing to rescue a neighbor or provide mechanical expertise at any time day or night. Richard was a very supportive husband who stayed by his wife’s side throughout 63 years of marriage. As a father, he was always willing to bait his daughter’s hook while fishing or offer coaching advice to his son on the basketball court. Richard will be most remembered for his integrity, his profound patience, his dry wit, and his heart of gold. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.



Richard is survived by wife Susan Brown Maher, daughter Melissa Ford (David) of Hoboken, NJ; granddaughters, Sarah Ford Madden (Matthew) of Beijing, China and Mary Kathleen Ford of Atlanta, GA; grandson Noah Bradley Maher , and his mother, Lisa Loftis Johnson and her son Alex Wade, all of Malvern, AR; niece Marnie Huff Davidson of Little Rock, AR; and nephew Dawson Thomas Huff of Apopka, FL. He was preceded in death by his parent; his sister Patricia Maher Huff; and son Philip Bradley Maher.



A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12th. at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, AR 72117. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Rest Hills Funeral Home.

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August 11, 2017

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Randy and Rita Harmon

August 11, 2017

Marvin Clay

Sorry to lose a good friend since high school days. Always a joy to be around him.

August 11, 2017

Mary Ann Hentrich

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time. Dick was an amazing man and will be sadly missed by all who were blessed to know him. God Bless you and keep you strong. He will definitely leave a huge void in all our lives.

August 10, 2017

Carol Ford

May sweet memories give you comfort during this sad time. Dick was such a kind and sweet gentleman. I will be praying for your family.

August 10, 2017

Carol Ford

May the sweet memories give your family comfort during this sad time. Dick was such a sweet and entertaining gentleman. I will be praying for all of your family.

August 10, 2017

Dara Harmon

Melissa and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Dara Harmon

August 10, 2017

Rosemary D'Amaro

So very very sorry to hear about your sweet dad, he is resting in peace. Thinking of you and sending you hugs.

August 9, 2017

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