Notice regarding Coronavirus...Read More

Plan Ahead

Suddreth, Richard Dean

December 23, 1937 –
 July 20, 2020

Obituary

Richard Dean Suddreth of Quinlan, TX, age 82, died peacefully in Plano, TX on July 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving sons. Richard was born Dec. 23, 1937 in Hudson, NC, to Claude H. Suddreth and Bessie Sullivan. He was a proud veteran of the Navy and Naval Reserves. Richard retired as a maintenance supervisor for the City of Dallas after 30 years. He was an accomplished bluegrass musician having played in many successful groups over many decades. His favorite instruments played include mandolin, guitar, banjo, and bass and could be heard playing for churches he attended. Perhaps his greatest legacy is passing on his passion for music to his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include his sons Dave and Tracy Suddreth of Hanover, PA, Tim Suddreth of Hutchins, TX, and Steve and Laurie Suddreth of Cypress, TX, sister Delora and Thomas Garner of Wilmington, NC, grandchildren Brandon Suddreth of Charleston, SC, Andie and Kyle Nester of Ickesburg, PA, Justin Suddreth of Knoxville, TN, Kelly and Ben Tigyer of Shippensburgh, PA, Matt Suddreth of Virginia Beach, VA, Zach Suddreth of Farmville, VA, Stephanie Suddreth of Cypress, TX, and Kevin Suddreth of Cypress, TX, great grandchildren Olivia Suddreth of Norwich, CT, David Suddreth of Dallas, TX, Johnathan Suddreth of Dallas, TX, and Everly Tigyer of Shippensburgh, PA, mother-in-law Barbara King of Quinlan, TX, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his first wife of 31 years Joyce Gurley Bradford, his second wife of 19 years Helen King, parents Claude Suddreth and Bessie Sullivan Bentley, brother Claude H. Suddreth Jr., and sisters Miriam Ammons, Kathy Heaton, and Betty Ann Braun. The family would like to thank the staff at LifeCare Hospital of Plano. There will be no memorial service.   Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.  

Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home

19310 Preston Road

Dallas, Texas 75252

(214) 306-6700

    Amy Davies
    22 Jul 2020
    11:54am

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

    Steve
    22 Jul 2020
    1:14pm

    You’ll forever be missed until we meet again…

    Ralph Wadasworth
    22 Jul 2020
    2:18pm

    RIP Richard Suddreth, my long-time next door neighbor and good musician friend. Praying for your family and friends.

    Dave
    23 Jul 2020
    6:07pm

    Say hello to Christy and when I get there, lets play guitars again and go hunting for squirrels again. I miss that so much. Rest well Dad, until I get there and then we can go hunting. I love you so much

    ALBERT THOMAS UHR
    27 Jul 2020
    7:38pm

    Richard was an A#1 Musician and recorded with our group,The Shady Grove Ramblers!
    Very “witty” and fun to pick and sing with he was a singer who was able to harmonize any part needed!
    He will be sorely missed by many!!
    God has an excellent new member in Heaven!
    God bless his family!
    Tom and Anne Uhr + Loyd Hinch

    Braeden Paul
    13 Aug 2020
    10:51pm

    I unfortunately just learned about Richard’s passing a few minutes ago. I started playing mandolin when I was 15 and just a few years later wound up in a local band called Blackland Grass. Richard was our bass player. I consider him one of my biggest mentors from around that time period. He really taught me what my job as the mandolin player was within the band context. I’ll never forget his wisdom, friendship and obviously his first rate musicianship. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

    Robert Paul
    14 Aug 2020
    7:36am

    Richard always treated me and my son well. It was an honor to get to play and sing with him.

    Daniel Hutchins
    6 Nov 2023
    5:31pm

    Rest in peace, Step-grandpa, I am your Step-grandson, Daniel Hutchins, may the heavens bless you with all the things you earned… you lived a long life and and let the world know how you impacted their lives… I would’ve loved to meet to you, but I guess there’s always a heaven… thanks for your service good sir, and you’re always in All of our hearts forever…

Leave A Condolence

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Testimonials

R. Driver
Read More
"Excellent customer service, they made you feel like you were their only customer. Very helpful and explained what we should expect during the process. They basically took care of our needs during this time. They contacted DFW National Cemetery for us which made it a smooth experience. Definitely will use them again."
K. Barker
Read More
"I was amazed how professional the team at Aria Funeral Preston Dallas Texas are. They guided me through the process and my options of their services that they offered for my mother. They are compassionate, caring, calm, good listener, efficient and did an excellent job! Thank you!"
R. Woll
Read More
"If I could give 6 stars I would. Aria made a difficult easier to deal with by basically taking care of everything in an efficient but very empathetic manner. I can speak highly enough of Dusty Martin, who helped us with all of the planning and logistics. He was incredibly understanding and helpful."
Angel M.
Read More
"Nothing prepares you for the grief you go through when losing a child. I called this funeral home at 2:00 am broken and could barely talk. The amount of compassion and empathy they showed me immediately let me know I found the right place to cremate my son. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, SINCERE concern, and commitment to making sure my son was honored in the most respectful way. I hope this Funeral home values her as much as my family and I do."
McGee Family
Read More
"Wayne and Staff, thank you for taking care of the arrangements for our mom, Exter McGee and our dad, Philip McGee. You have been great to work with during such a difficult time."
Elledge Family
Elledge Family
Read More
"On behalf of my family, I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your handling of my husband's final arrangements. Wayne Baxter assisted & guided us through the entire process with such care & compassion. Don't know what we would have done without him! Sincerely, Colleen Elledge"
The Peterson Family
The Peterson FamilyYelp! Review - Northwest Highway 5-Stars
Read More
"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
Paula Barnes
Paula BarnesGoogle Review
Read More
"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
Previous
Next

Get In Touch

Locations

Immediate Attention

Contact Us

Preston Road

“George Bush at Preston”

Aria - Northwest Highway

“5 Miles East of Hillcrest Memorial Park / Lake Highlands”

Funeral Homes Irving Tx: Aria Cremation

“Belt Line Road at 183”

Fannin Memorial Gardens

Veterans Funeral Services

Darst Funeral Home

Search Obituaries

Search

Important Information

  1. If death has occurred and or is imminent, please call the Aria location nearest you.

    PRESTON ROAD
    214.306.6700

    NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
    214.340.8008

    BELTLINE ROAD
    972.607.4400

  2. Click here to Download the Cremation Forms.
  3. Have the cremation authorization form notarized
  4. Fax the forms back to us at:
    • NW Highway
      214-340-8009
    • Preston Rd.
      972-526-7410
    • Belt Line Rd.
      972-573-1008
 

Additional Information