Richard Alvy Modawell, 84, of Brownwood crossed the Great Divide back to the Lord on June 27, 2020.

A visitation is planned for Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Heartland Funeral Home.

The funeral will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2020 in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park.

Richard is survived by his adoring wife, Maxine Modawell of Brownwood; children, Delores Drake of Port Lavaca, Debbie (Curtis) Kellar of May, and Richard and wife, Linda Modawell of Lakeland, Florida; sisters, Francis (Bob) Hager of Savana, GA, Barbara Green of Brownwood, Mary Goodgion of Stephenville; 7 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Richard filled the world with joy and laughter and in his passing, he wished for that joy and happiness to carry on. As the ocean tides ebb and flow, so does life. As we traverse our time left here on Earth, we will carry with us what he has taught us. Joy and happiness to all!

The family is asking that donations be sent to Calvary Baptist Church in lieu of flowers. Calvary Baptist Church, 1719 9th St., Brownwood, Texas 76801.

Condolences, tributes and memorials can be shared with the family at heartlandfuneralhome.net.