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Rich, Pastor Homer H.

November 14, 1926 –
 March 30, 2017

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Reverend Homer Rich, 90, of McKinney, a remarkable husband, father, grandfather and man of God, was gracefully lifted into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 30, 2017.  He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Reverend Rich began life on November 14, 1926 at his parents’ rural home in Stratton, Colorado.  A Dr. Homer arrived by horse and buggy and delivered him to become a sibling in a large family to four sisters and four brothers. As he became a young man, Reverend Rich joined the United States Army on March 14, 1946, to join the fight to preserve the freedom of his country, however, the war ended soon after and he was honorably discharged on April 4, 1947. While he was stationed at a local base, he attended North Little Rock Assembly of God and was saved while attending the church. He felt a strong call to become a minister and used his GI Bill to enroll in Bible College at the Southwestern Assembly of God College in Waxahachie, Texas.  While there, he met the love of his life, Tommie Sue Markum, of Ft. Worth, Texas.  Eager to begin his future path in life, on Friday, June 2, 1950, he and his wife both graduated from college.  On Saturday, June 3, 1950, he married his Tommie Sue, and on the morning of Sunday, June 4, 1950, he rose early and taught his Sunday school class. Continuing their mission in life of service and devotion to the church, they were associate pastors for Re. Wilkerson at Riverside Assembly of God Church in Ft. Worth, Lawton, Oklahoma. He was senior pastor in Justin, Alvord, Lake Worth, Big Spring, Dallas, and Whitesboro, Texas.  Later, in 2008, Reverend Rich was instrumental in helping to establish Heritage Assembly of God Church in McKinney, Texas. Reverend Rich had a passion for supporting missions, was a prayer warrior throughout his life, and went on several mission trips himself.  He possessed a “true pastor’s heart” feeling it was his calling to take the word of Christ to all to offer its redemption, as he so fervently believed. Another true passion he felt in life was for his role as a devoted husband and father.  A kind and gentle man, the example he set as a deeply spiritual and loving husband and father, and possessing impeccable character is hard to surpass.  Left with the indelible memories of his fostering care are his wife of 66 years, Sue Rich, and three children, Sam and Janee Rich of Arlington, TX,  Debbie and Dan Swanson of Forney, TX, and Michael Rich of McKinney, TX. Grandchildren, Mark Rich and wife, Dr. Joana Rich, Suzanne Langwell and husband, Josh, David Flanagan, II and wife, Melissa, Leslee Garcia and husband, John, and Kelly Grubbs and husband, John; Great Grandchildren, Charlotte, Avery, Sydney, Parker, Emma, Will, Addison, and Allie. Reverend Rich is also survived by one brother, Walt Rich, 94, of Flager, Colorado and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:30 A.M., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 followed by the funeral service at 10:30 A.M. at Heritage Assembly of God Church located at 4045 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, Texas 75070 with Pastor Len McLaughlin officiating. A Committal service with Army Honor will be held at 2:15 P.M. at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be made to Heritage Assembly of God Missions. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Laura Lee Collins
    2 Apr 2017
    3:34pm

    Dear Cousin Mike, & Family: My prayers have been with you daily these past couple of weeks. At last, your dad’s earthly race is over … and at last he is more whole than he has ever been in both mind and body. Continuing to lift you up in prayer, and looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Much love, Laura Lee

    John Mewes
    2 Apr 2017
    4:07pm

    Please accept my condolences. Being so much older than me, Homer was one of my cousins who I never got to know very well, but he will be missed and remain in my memory forever. I am very sorry for loss.

    Carlene Baker Brown
    2 Apr 2017
    7:43pm

    Condolences for such a fine Godly Man with many fond memories .

    Sam Rich
    2 Apr 2017
    10:01pm

    The last few days have been difficult. You always think you are ready to deal with the loss.My Dad was my hero in so many ways.It is hard to think that he has passed on.He will be missed.

    Dan and Rose Markum
    3 Apr 2017
    7:03am

    Our brother n law Homer was a kind devout Christian. We will miss you Homer.
    Love to all the family.
    Dan and Rose

    Maggie & Bill Liebel, Malinda and Brent
    4 Apr 2017
    4:52pm

    Pastor Rich our Piedmont A/G pastor so special and dear to us. We recall his faithfulness to his calling to teach God’s word and care for us his church family. We can close our eyes and recall his sweet chuckle soft laugh. To the Rich Family we send our love and encouragement because we will all be together again some day, forever.

    Joe and Ann Robinson
    5 Apr 2017
    8:31am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rich and Markum families.

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