Mark Richard

J. Mark Richard, 61, of Sour Lake, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on July 2, 1960, to Verdie Courvelle and Welton Richard, in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Mark married the love of his life in Beaumont, Texas in 1986. Mark and Keri started their family a few years later and had (3) three beautiful children. The family enjoyed busy schedules when their children were younger, always attending a sporting event or game, from baseball and softball to basketball and football. The days were fast and fun and full of excitement. The family took (and enjoyed) many vacations together through the years, visiting The Keys in Florida, the beaches in Alabama, and the snow-covered mountains in Colorado.

Not only was Mark a loving husband, father, and Pops, he had a love for motorcycles and tinkering. He was truly a “Mr. Fix-It” and enjoyed helping whoever he could, whenever he could. His heart belonged to the mountains of Colorado, visiting the beautiful state whenever possible. Old School and Rock ‘N’ Roll music flowed through his veins, forever listening to station 92.5 (even when his kids would complain).

Survivors include his wife, Keri Richard; daughters, Kassie Monse, of Lumberton and Jauqulyn Sonnier and her husband, Ethan, of Mauriceville; son, Jeremiah Richard and his fiancée, Joy Stacey, of Bridge City; sister, Beverly Camden of Centennial, Colorado; brother, William Wayne Richard and his wife, Tonya, of Oakland, Tennessee; sister, Cindy Madrulli and her husband, Pete, of Garland; grandchildren, Blair Monse, Charlie Monse, Cooper Sonnier, Addelynne Sonnier, Ryleigh Richard, and Khylie Chance.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Ronald Richard.

A gathering of Mr. Richard’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Sour Lake.

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