Richard Eugene Mayberry was born October 2, 1950, in Centerville, Tennessee to Norman Douglas Mayberry and Lena Margaret Boatright Mayberry.
Richard graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1968. After graduation from high school, he attended broadcasting school in Columbus, Ohio. His first job after attending broadcasting school was a DJ at WKBV in Richmond where he was known as “Dickie Bird.”
He was later drafted into the United States Army where he served in the Military Police in Thailand.
Returning home from the service, Richard graduated from Ivy Tech Community College and worked at various places in Richmond.
Richard moved to Indianapolis and worked at Ford Motor Company until his retirement.
Richard accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Moriah Baptist Church under the pastoralship of Rev. Robert McCoy.
Richard loved his family and always had some words of wisdom to leave with you. Many times, you might not have understood what he was talking about until later, and then it made sense. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan and you could not change his mind no matter their standings.
Richard is survived by his children: one daughter, Crystal Mayberry, two sons; Ryan Mayberry Sr and Camron Mayberry. Two stepsons Eric Martin and Anthony Thomas. Two brothers; Robert (Mona) Mayberry, George (Pete) Mayberry and one sister Sabrina (Ray) Pennington. One Aunt Luvenia Davis.
Grandchildren: Kayla, Mala’ka, Denzel, Dallas, Madison and Ryan Jr.
Great-Grandchildren: Daijon, Sanaa, Makaila and Saige.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 16, 2020, at 1:00 PM, at Community Family Funeral Home, 101 West Main Street, Richmond, Indiana. Family and friends may call Monday at the funeral home two hours prior to the service. Interment will be Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 12 Noon, at Shipp’s Bend Cemetery, Centerville, Tennessee. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com