Richard Joe

Wimberley

With his family at his side, Richard Joe Wimberley of Henrietta, Texas, passed away at his home on February 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  He was 72 years of age.  At Richard's request, there will be a private family memorial service.

Richard was born on March 14, 1952, in Abilene, Texas, the eldest child of R.W. and Betty Jo Wimberley. The family moved often during Richard's growing up years, before settling in the Nacogdoches, Texas area.  Richard graduated from Woden High School where he was an outstanding athlete.  Following graduation, he went into the plumbing business with his father in Nacogdoches. He was a skilled plumber and carpenter who taught others the trade. Richard finished his career working as a project manager for the City of Kilgore, overseeing numerous construction projects for the city.

Richard was an avid and accomplished outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. In his later years, he also enjoyed working with cattle on ranches around Henrietta.  He loved playing the Texas Lottery and the slot machines at the Casinos in Shreveport.   Richard had a big heart and was a caregiver to many, helping out friends in need.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, R.W. and Betty Wimberley.  He is survived by a son, Doug Wimberley and fiancé Dede Burns, a daughter Wendy Moorehouse and husband Jed, his grandson Daniel Wimberley and girlfriend Taylor Duffy, a sister, Cathy Pearson and husband Tom, a niece Dee Geiser and husband Adrian, an uncle Tommy Grant, an aunt Minnie Maddox, as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Richard was especially grateful for the care he received at the end of his life from his family - Doug and DeDe, Daniel and Taylor, Wendy, Cathy, and cousin Gennifer Brister. A heartfelt thank you to Cindy, Brittany, and Kaylie, the amazing team from Refuge Care Home Health & Hospice.