Richard Kish

       Richard Charles Kish, 74, of  Pocola, OK passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020  in Pocola.  Richard was born September 17, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Lester & Gladys (Axner) Kish.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  Richard was a member & deacon at Southside Free Will Baptist Church, Ft. Smith, AR.  He worked as a meat cutter for Western Sizzlin’ for 40 years.  He and Shirley were married 52 years until she preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2019.  He was also preceded by his parents.

          Survivors include his daughters & sons in law, Keri Kish Rathbun and Michael, Traci Kish Holland & Adam; grandchildren, Haden & Heaven Holland, Brinnon & Ethan Rathbun; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Community Bible Church, Ft. Smith, AR with Phillip Wiley officiating.  Burial will follow at Noon at Ft. Smith National Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Adam & Haden Holland, Brinnon, Ethan & Mike Rathbun, and Chris Cummings.

          The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends and family.