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Richard Finis "RJ" Jarrell

August 24, 1939 — December 27, 2024

Richard Finis "RJ" Jarrell

Richard Finis Jarrell, 85, passed away on December 27, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloise and Finis Jarrell, and his sister, Sara Ann Jarrell. He is survived by his son Zachary and wife Amanda, and his grandson Wylder.

Born on August 24, 1939, Richard was a life-long resident of Minden, Louisiana. He was a retired public school teacher and coach with over forty years of service in the state. The majority of his time was spent working in Caddo Parish schools. As a young man, Richard enjoyed competing all over the United States on the professional rodeo circuit as a bull rider. Although he was involved in the other rough stock events, bull riding was always his passion. Later, he joined the Texas Professional Rodeo Association and served on their board of directors. He judged numerous rodeo events and conducted judging clinics throughout Texas. He was honored to have been selected several times to judge at the association finals.

Visitation will be held on December 31, 2024, at 10:30 AM with a service celebrating Richard's life following at 11:00 AM. Both will take place at the Athens Community Church, 5374 Athens Ave, in Athens, Louisiana, with Brother Perry Anderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Athens Community Church, 5374 Athens Ave, Athens, LA, 71003.

 

 

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