Richard Melendez Sr.

April 3, 1956 - November 24, 2021

Richard Melendez, Sr., age 65, of Royse City, Texas, passed from this life on November 24, 2021. Richard was born on April 3, 1956, in Mart, Texas, to Pascual Melendez and Aniceta (Pecina) Melendez. Richard was a strong, loving man that always involved his family in every event that he could. No matter what mood anyone was in, Richard could make it better just by being himself. Richard was a pool man most of his life, but he also took an interest in teaching horse racing for many cousins and nephews. Most of all, Richard was a great father, brother and friend. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Alice Melendez; children: Angelica Melendez, Richard Melendez Jr. and Noelia Melendez; grandchildren: Rojelio Navarez, Ezekiel Navarez, Natalie Melendez, Nadia Melendez, Ivette Melendez, Alejandra Rico; siblings: Paula Gonzales, Tony Melendez, Frank “Blue” Melendez, Gloria Melendez, JoAnne Munoz, Eloise Melendez; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who will all miss Richard dearly. A gathering of friends and loved ones is to be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Royse City location. Funeral services are Monday, December 6, 2021, beginning at 2:00 PM in Rest Haven Royse City chapel, and burial will follow in Royse City cemetery.