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Born in Burke County, NC on July 19, 1950, he was the son of the late Frank Causby and Rachel Ross Causby.
Richard was an avid traveler, and full of adventure and mischief. His humor and kindness were larger than life. Richard was a talented musician, including vocals, guitar, and bagpipes. He attended bagpipe camp at Valle Crucis and celebrated his Scottish heritage at the Highland Games every year.
A dedicated family man, Richard married the love of his life, Julie Love Causby. Their forty-year romance produced two wonderful children, and the treasures of his life, his two grandchildren.
Richard was a fierce friend to all. He was a generous person, and was the type of man to give you the shirt off his back. Richard had a wonderful sense of humor, a contagious laugh, and loved to joke around. He was a lifelong member of Burkemont Baptist Church, and he was a competitive athlete in several church and industrial softball and bowling leagues. He enjoyed going on cruises and meeting new people.
Richard served Case Farms for fifty-six years as the Live Production Coordinator or more appropriately, the unofficial mayor of Case Farms.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Julie Love Causby; children, Brian Causby (girlfriend, Brittney Gracen) and Heather Tallent (Andrew); grandchildren, Oakley and Atley Tallent; siblings, Elaine Turner, Allen Causby (Martha), Angela Lail, and Hilda Farris; in-laws, Robert and Jean Love; brothers-in-law, Doug Love (Karyn) and Randy Love (Darlene); numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and many other friends who he considered family.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Eddie Lail and William Pete Farris.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Burkemont Baptist Church. A celebration of Richards life will follow at noon in the church with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating. In honor of his bold personality, the family asks that people wear bright colors or Scottish attire.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Mountain Baptist Camp, 3558 Baptist Camp Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Visitation
March 29, 2025
10 a.m. - noon
Burkemont Baptist Church
Service
March 29, 2025
noon
Burkemont Baptist Church
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You could always find Richard in a crowd with his laughter. He will truly be missed my prayers go out to his family and friends.
Richard was a very good person I worked with him for five years at Case Farms at the feed mill. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. I also bowl with him on Tuesday night at Mimosa Lanes. the name of our team was Cartoon Express, and it was. I still bowl today and use the same name for the team. I would go by Case Farms to see him and he always had time to talk. Played against him in softball in Morganton. We have a good time, and I will miss getting to talk with him. I know his family will be at a lost without him. Rest In Peace my friend and hope to see you again one day. May God bless his family and help them through this knowing he is looking down on them and will always be in your hearts. I know I will never forget Richard he was a friend not just to me but everyone he met. Go Rest High on the Mountain my friend.
A great man will be missed . Prayers to the family.
My sympathy to the family of Richard Causby . Always enjoyed talking to Richard , he was the same every time we talked. He will be missed.
Richard, Rest in peace within the presence of Our Lord until we meet again in our Heavenly home. Always, Markeata, Sable, & Makayla
Richard has been a part of our lives at different times and in different seasons for more than 70 years. There will never be another like him! Rest in peace "old school mate"; dear Richard. Peace to the family. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you.
We will miss Richard's voice, calling to let us know what time our birds will be placing. Our condolences to his family.
I only knew Richard from when he would call me to tell me my birds were coming but from that little bit he left the impression of being such a nice guy to me. My condolences to the family.
Julie- so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. He sounds like an amazing man. Be assured of God’s grace and promise of a grand reunion at the Feast!
Thinking of the family during this time!