Richard Seawright

Richard Lane Seawright was born September 29, 1954 to Marjorie and Eugene Seawright in Waco. He was their only child and grew up in Waco.

Memorial Service: 11AM, Saturday, September 17,2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Immediately following the memorial service, a reception will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (1301 Hogan Lane in Bellmead, Texas 76705).

Richard graduated from Richfield High School and went on to try his hand at numerous jobs. He has been a pharmaceutical salesman, a realtor, and a restaurant owner just to name a few. However, his favorite job and his passion in life was being a route man for Mrs. Baird’s. He was well known in Waco and the Ft. Worth area as “The Bread Man.”

Richard and Lisa were married in 2003, and they lived in Waco for many years where they enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren. In 2013, Richard bought a restaurant in Alvarado, and he and Lisa moved to their current home in Joshua.

Richard enjoyed being a Shriner during his time in Waco, as well as fishing and genealogy. He has always been a history buff and enjoyed collecting antiques. His recent interests included cheering on the Clemson Tigers while they played football and watching the Texas Rangers. His biggest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Marjorie Seawright, and his only son, Brad Seawright.

He is survived by his loving wife Lisa of Joshua, daughter Ashley Villa of Waco, daughter Jennifer Miller and husband Nick of Paris, Texas, step-daughter Jennifer Cross and husband Brandon of Ft. Worth, and step-daughter Leighann Kennemer and husband Robert of Ft. Worth. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alexis Villa and Ethan Villa of Waco, Nathan Seawright and Loralei Seawright of Troy, Jayme Barton and Jada Rogers of Paris, Kayleigh Cross and Cooper Cross of Ft. Worth, Alison Kennemer and Kaitlyn Kennemer of Ft. Worth, and two great grandchildren, Mia and Jordyn, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves behind his two beloved pets, Millie and Clemson, also known as “Clem.”

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LaVega Pirate Education Foundation.

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