Richard Harlan
January 18, 1929 — May 30, 2016
Richard Harlan
Richard Neal Harlan
Jan. 18, 1929 – May 30, 2016
Richard Neal Harlan, 87, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place. A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Knox Center at the Texas Ranger Museum / Hall of Fame, 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, Texas 76706
Richard was born in Harper, Tex., to Cleo and Tommy Harlan. He married his childhood sweetheart, Donnie Jo Lennon, on July 22, 1950. For 33 years, Richard was employed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. He was the last of the original 12 narcotics agents for the State of Texas and retired in 1984.
Richard was an Endowed Member of Waco Masonic Lodge #92, Waco Scottish Rite, and Karem Shrine. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, and going to the family ranch in Harper. He especially liked spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Teddy and Thomas Harlan; and two grandsons, Harlan James Falk and Christopher Michael Harlan.
Richard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donnie Jo Harlan; sons, Larry Neal Harlan and wife, Charlotte, and Robert Lynn Harlan and wife, Sharon; daughters, Angela Beth Lindloff and husband, Monty, and Sandee Falk and husband, Trey; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family appreciates the staff of Providence Hospice Place and Providence ICU for their care and concern.
Memorials may be made to Chris Harlan Warrior Watch; Shriners Children Hospital; or Providence Hospice.
Jan. 18, 1929 – May 30, 2016
Richard Neal Harlan, 87, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place. A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Knox Center at the Texas Ranger Museum / Hall of Fame, 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, Texas 76706
Richard was born in Harper, Tex., to Cleo and Tommy Harlan. He married his childhood sweetheart, Donnie Jo Lennon, on July 22, 1950. For 33 years, Richard was employed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. He was the last of the original 12 narcotics agents for the State of Texas and retired in 1984.
Richard was an Endowed Member of Waco Masonic Lodge #92, Waco Scottish Rite, and Karem Shrine. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, and going to the family ranch in Harper. He especially liked spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Teddy and Thomas Harlan; and two grandsons, Harlan James Falk and Christopher Michael Harlan.
Richard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donnie Jo Harlan; sons, Larry Neal Harlan and wife, Charlotte, and Robert Lynn Harlan and wife, Sharon; daughters, Angela Beth Lindloff and husband, Monty, and Sandee Falk and husband, Trey; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family appreciates the staff of Providence Hospice Place and Providence ICU for their care and concern.
Memorials may be made to Chris Harlan Warrior Watch; Shriners Children Hospital; or Providence Hospice.
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