Owner and operator of Metalfab, HVAC business in Beaumont for over twenty years; died August 10th at UTMB in Galveston. He was a long time resident of Beaumont, and retired to Crystal Beach 16 years ago.
Richard was born in 1923 in Oldtown, ME. His mother died when he was only five years old and he was placed in an orphanage in Bangor, ME. He joined the US Marine Corp as a young man and was eventually stationed in Port Arthur. During this time in Texas he met and married Carolyn Schlicher in 1945.
Richard is preceded in death by Carolyn Sibley, wife of 40 years. He is survived by his loving companion, Diane, his three children and their spouses: Gary Sibley, of Beaumont, Rick and Jennifer Sibley of Petaluma, CA and Sharon and John Fuller of Lumberton and three grandchildren: Ty Fuller, Josh Fuller and Jordan Sibley. He is also survived by two brothers: Francis and Robert and two half-brothers: Loren and Galen.
Richard was a member of Bay Vue United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at the church at 11:00am, under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 W. Buccaneer, Winnie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bay Vue United Methodists Church, P. O. Box 1997, Crystal Beach, 77650.
