Obituary of Richard H. Loucks, Sr.

Richard H. Loucks, Sr., 83, of Bloomville, NY passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022 at 8:40AM.

Born April 13, 1939 in Gilboa, NY, Richard (Dick) was the son of the late Earl and Mildred (Cottone) Loucks.

Mr. Loucks served in the U.S. Army from September 11, 1956 to August 28, 1959 and was stationed overseas in Germany and France.

Richard was a dairy farmer for many years before being employed by the Town of Kortright Highway Department for over 30 years before retiring.

He enjoyed going to yard sales, refinishing furniture, reading Western novels, local history, and spending time with his family.  He also enjoyed hunting.

Besides his parents, Richard was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Mattice) Loucks and his sons Chief Richard H. Loucks, Jr. U.S. Navy and Russell A. Loucks.  He was also predeceased by his sister Shirley (Loucks) Tompkins, his brother Earl Loucks, Jr.  and his sister Barbara (Loucks) Mattice.

He is survived by his daughters Debbie (Loucks) Martin and Karen (Loucks) Hall-Green.  He is survived by the following grandchildren: Chief Mathew R. Speece, U.S. Navy, Chad Loucks, Tavis Loucks, Ryan Loucks, Brielle (Loucks) Dougherty, Chelsea (Martin) Campbell, Schuyler Speece, Taylor Loucks, Morgan Loucks, and Brandon Hall as well as several great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Family and friends are invited to call on the family from 12pm – 2pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Buntline Dr, Stamford, NY.  Please join us at the Hobart Fire Department afterwards to share some of your favorite memories of dad.  A light lunch and refreshments will be served from 2pm – 4pm.

A private graveside service for Richard and Shirley will be held in the spring at the Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, NY.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Loucks family.