Richard Jones Mershon

Richard Jones Mershon, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 13, 2021.

Visitation will be from 6-8pm. Thursday, October 21, 2021at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 East 39th St S, Independence, Missouri 64055.

Funeral services will be held at 11am. Friday, October 22, 2021 at Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson St., Buckner, Missouri 64016, with Paster Doug Day officiating. Burial will follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery, 1450 S. Buckner Tarsney Rd., Buckner, Missouri 64016. Arrangements are by Speaks Suburban Chapel.

Richard was born in Independence, Missouri to Roger and Mildred Mershon on October 31,1938. He went to school at Fort Osage High School. He married Evelyn Sue Higgs on August 8, 1970 in Independence, Missouri. He worked as a Truck Driver with Fleming Babcock and as an Owner/Operator with Mershon Trucking, INC for over 50 years. He was involved in the lives of his three daughters, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He enjoyed watching their school activities, sports and social events. Richard loved the Chiefs, Royals, Mizzou Tigers and NASCAR. Always with a smile on his face and a warm heart, he never knew a stranger. Everyone who knew him knew he was a hard worker and would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. This is why he was beloved by so many.

Richard is survived by his wife Sue, Daughters Kimberly Platz and her husband Alan, Renee Austin and her husband Jason and Aimee DeVries and her husband Pete. Grandchildren, Dustin (Heather), Kortnei (Sean), Brittnei (Pat), Taylor, Camryn, Gracyn, Alexis, Katelin and William. Great Grandchildren, Dustin, Nevaeh, Deshawn, Aiden, Mason, Brynlei, Harper, Declan and Kaysen. Siblings, Linda (Bill), Tom (Janet), Jack and many nieces and nephews.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Mildred, brothers and sisters Waldo, Joanne Ehlers, Jerry, Marylin Pick, Ed and Barb Querry.

Contributions can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Kansas City.