Elton L. "Buddy" Rich

 

Nov 6, 2007
Buffalo Express

Funeral services for Mr. Elton Rich, 76, will be held on Sunday, Nov 4, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at Ricks-Bowers Funeral Home in Jewett.  Interment will follow the services at Russell Cemetery.  Bro James Engle and Bro. Billy Bob Evans will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  Mr. Rich passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 in Groesbeck.
He was a heavy equipment operator working in the pipeline construction industry.  He traveled to many parts of the United States and Canada with his work.  He was a long time member of the International Union #178.  Mr. Rich was always willing to help anyone who needed it and was loved by all.  He married Jeri on July 9, 1953, and shared over fifty-four years together.
He is survived by his wife, Jeri Rich of Jewett, two daughters, Jerianne Griffin of California and Coletta Lanman & husband Mike of Pearland, one sister, two brothers, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.  Mr. Rich was preceded in death by one sister.