David Richie

June 19, 1955 - August 9, 2016

David Earl Richie was born 4th of 9 children on June 19, 1955 to Dollie Betty Brown-Richie and David Richie in Chickasha Oklahoma. The Lord called him home on August 9, 2016. David was reared in Chickasha, Oklahoma and attended Lincoln Elementary and graduated from Chickasha High School. He continued his education by attending the Canadian Valley Vocational Educational School. There he became certified in Heating and Air along with Small Appliances. David started his career by working for First National Bank of Chickasha for 15 years. During this time, and since, he was a determined man (by all means necessary) to became a supervisor. David was also an Entrepreneur. He opened a clothing store, liquor store, and then a hair supply store. David wasn’t finished yet, he began buying real estate in the Chickasha and Anadarko areas. While doing all of these things, he ran for, and was elected, for a term of two years, City Councilman. Crockett was a well-liked, multi-talented son, brother, father, and friend. David was married to Deedra Millier, to this union one son was born, David, Jr. He later united in matrimony to Marletta Bell. His father and brother Darrell preceded him in death. If only we could have seen Crockett and Darrell meet together on the other side. He leaves to mourn four children: Krashima Walls Banks of Picayune, Mississippi; David Richie of Anadarko; Roderick Givens of Chickasha; and Johanna Richie of Anadarko. Six grandchildren: Kimora, Donovan, Otes, Kamiya, Elaza and Cordae. He also leaves to cherish his memory his mother Dollie Richie of Oklahoma City; five sisters: Deborah Jefferson; Melba Johnson (James); Sibohan Hines (Reginald) of Oklahoma City; Terry Richie of Houston, Texas; Rhonda Haggins (Charlie) of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Also, two brothers: Brad Richie of Moore and Reginald Richie of Chickasha; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.