Richard Carson Keathley

Arlington -- Richard Carson Keathley, 86, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Mansfield. Memorial Service: Will be held at a later date. Memorials: Memorial gifts can be made to Mission Arlington, 210 W. South St., Arlington, TX 76010 Richard was born in Mt. Lebanon, LA to William Bryant and Mattie Keathley on May 20, 1933. He moved to Texas at age 13 and graduated from Refugio High School in 1951. Richard attended Decatur Baptist College and graduated from University of Corpus Christi in 1957. He met his wife, Ruth while attending Decatur Baptist College. They were married 61 years prior to her death in 2016. Richard was in law enforcement working as a probation officer for 32 years. Following his retirement, he was employed as a private investigator with Max Wayman & Associates until 2011. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his parents and three sisters. Survivors: Daughters, Karan Willbanks and husband, Robert, Kelli Taylor and husband, Todd, Karla Hagan and husband, Ron; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren,a sister, MaryBeth Lacourse and numerous nieces and nephews . Wade Family Funeral Home & Crematory 817-274-9233