“Rich” Richard David Lienard
August 31, 1951 — November 25, 2018
“Rich” Richard David Lienard
Richard David "Rich" Lienard, 67, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018, at UMMC in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A second visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Drew Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service following at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Haney officiating. Interment will be in Drew Cemetery.
Rich was born on August 31, 1951, to Edward Noel Lienard and Joan Louise Bednar Lienard in Litchfield, IL. On April 23, 1977, he married Martha Sue Beach in Drew, MS. Rich had a passion for flying which led him to spend 35 years as an agricultural pilot until his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching sports especially the St. Louis Cardinals. He cherished his family dearly and was always there at any event they were involved in. Rich had a true love for life in every way. He was also a talented accordion player, and deeply enjoyed music in general. One of the most happiest moments of his life was holding and loving his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan Louise Bednar Lienard; father, Edward Noel Lienard; and father-in-law, Dero Beach.
Rich is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Lienard of Drew; children, John Lienard (Olivia) of Cleveland, Allison Williams (Joe) of Gore Springs, and Kevin Lienard (Laurie) of Madison; grandchildren, Nolan Lienard, Mason Lienard, Reese Ann Lienard, and David Williams; siblings, Marilyn Kravanya (Tony) of Gillespie, IL, Dave Lienard of Lebanon, IL, and Claire Lienard of Gillespie, IL; and mother-in-law, Gleniece Beach of Drew.
In memory of Rich, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and/or Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Ray Funeral Home 206 Bishop Road Cleveland, Mississippi, United States
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Thursday, November 29, 2018
Drew Baptist Church 139 S. Church Street Drew, Mississippi, United States
1:00 pm Thursday, November 29, 2018
Drew Baptist Church 139 S. Church Street Drew, Mississippi, United States
Drew Cemetery Main Street N.E. Drew, Mississippi, United States
Rich was born on August 31, 1951, to Edward Noel Lienard and Joan Louise Bednar Lienard in Litchfield, IL. On April 23, 1977, he married Martha Sue Beach in Drew, MS. Rich had a passion for flying which led him to spend 35 years as an agricultural pilot until his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching sports especially the St. Louis Cardinals. He cherished his family dearly and was always there at any event they were involved in. Rich had a true love for life in every way. He was also a talented accordion player, and deeply enjoyed music in general. One of the most happiest moments of his life was holding and loving his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan Louise Bednar Lienard; father, Edward Noel Lienard; and father-in-law, Dero Beach.
Rich is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Lienard of Drew; children, John Lienard (Olivia) of Cleveland, Allison Williams (Joe) of Gore Springs, and Kevin Lienard (Laurie) of Madison; grandchildren, Nolan Lienard, Mason Lienard, Reese Ann Lienard, and David Williams; siblings, Marilyn Kravanya (Tony) of Gillespie, IL, Dave Lienard of Lebanon, IL, and Claire Lienard of Gillespie, IL; and mother-in-law, Gleniece Beach of Drew.
In memory of Rich, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and/or Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital.
First Visiatation
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Ray Funeral Home 206 Bishop Road Cleveland, Mississippi, United States
Second Visitation
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Thursday, November 29, 2018
Drew Baptist Church 139 S. Church Street Drew, Mississippi, United States
Celebration of Life
1:00 pm Thursday, November 29, 2018
Drew Baptist Church 139 S. Church Street Drew, Mississippi, United States
Interment
Drew Cemetery Main Street N.E. Drew, Mississippi, United States
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of “Rich” Richard David Lienard, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 20
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
