Robert “Nibs” Richard

Unknown - Mar 15th, 2007

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Mar 15, 2007
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Robert “Nibs” Richard, 81, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007. He was born in Little Rock, November 19, 1925. He is survived by his children, Kimberlee Ann Richard of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Robert Bale Richard of Little Rock; two sisters, Gloria M. Allen and Alice Starks of Little Rock and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Walsh and Delos Elmer Richard; brothers Delos E. and William S. Richard; sister, Janet Kordsmeier of Conway and his wife, Martha Gene Bale Richard. Nibs was a life long member of Holy Souls Catholic Church, a graduate of Catholic High School and the University of Tulsa. His career was spent working for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Barrett Hamilton and over thirty years at Bale Chevrolet. Nibs served in the Army Air Corp. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the Kiwanis Club of Little Rock and the Little Rock Country Club. Nibs was fondly known to his family and friends as “St. Nibs”. He dedicated his life to helping others. He was a loving father to his children and caretaker of his wife Martie and mother-in-law, Elberta Bale. “We love you Dad. Take that first dance with Mom and rest in the peace and love of Christ.” In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Holy Souls Catholic Church or Presbyterian Village. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Ruebel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Holy Souls Catholic Church by Monsignor Royce Thomas. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home.

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Imogene, Jim, Janet, Ben & Barry Vogelgesang

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Nibs. He was likely the kindest, most generous person to walk the earth. Devoted to family and friends, he will be missed. Take comfort that Nibs has taken his place with the saints.

Dealonnia Alberson-Cook

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have know Mr. Richardson my entire life. My father worked with him at Bale Chevolet from the day that I was born until my father died in Sept. of 1999. I remember seeing him with Mrs. Bale when she lived in the Nursing Home. Your father was a remarkable man and a pleasure to say that I had known.

With Deepest Sympathy
Dealonnia Alberson-Cook

Allen

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Kim and Bob;
I was so unpleasantly surprised to hear on Friday, of the passing of Nibs. He was one of the last few, that I knew, that were connected with Mom's side of the family.
Nibs was the best guy in the family. When someone was sick or had died he was there. When Daddy Winn died last August, it was a lot of comfort to Mother and Sandy and I to see him there. I never knew anyone who was more willing to do for others than your Dad. The way he took care of Aunt Elberta after Martie died, spoke volumes about him, not to mention the way he took care of your Mother for all the years. I shall miss seeing him at what few get-togethers there still are, even though now it seems that it was mostly funerals.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Allen Winn

Richard (Sax) & Shirle Saxton

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Kim, Robert & family:

We were so sorry to hear about Nibs. He was such a good friend. We didn't get to see him as much as we wanted, but stayed in touch. We'll miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers to all.

Norb "Norbyjoe" and Megan

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We love you, Kim. God bless you, Robert, and the rest of Nib's family. You are in our prayers.

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