Richard Hitchcock, Jr.

          Richard A. Hitchcock, Jr., of Desloge, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born Tuesday, March 11, 1930, in Canton, Illinois. Richard worked 70 + years as past owner/operator of several businesses in IL and Mo. including a Rendering Plant, Mining Equipment Sales and Hitchcock Salvage Inc. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman, he loved to travel to different states but he enjoyed most traveling to Canada to fish.

          He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Edna Bernice (Wells) Hitchcock, Sr.; wife of 65 years, Beverly Jean Hitchcock; daughter, Patty Schultz; infant son, Patrick; great-granddaughter, Emma Shelby; twin sisters, Linda (Hitchcock) Ragan and Synda (Hitchcock) Ramirez, additional siblings, Shirley (Hitchcock) Maybee, Kay (Hitchcock) Bailey, Judy (Hitchcock) Burgess, Helen (Hitchcock) Bedwell; brother Dale Hitchcock.

          Richard is survived by his loving children, Mike (Carolyn) Hitchcock, Dick (Debbie) Hitchcock, Sue (Alan) Ford, John (Donna) Hitchcock, Sarah Hitchcock, Jeff (Dana) Hitchcock, Peggy Thrasher (John Eggers), Jerry (Beth) Hitchcock; 21 grandkids; 32 great-grandkids; 10 great-great-grandkids; sister Wanda (Hitchcock) Ford along with his cherished fur babies Peachy and Maybel.

           A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM. Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, Illinois.  Arrangements under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.  View tribute and share your memories and condolences at www.czboyer.com.