Richard Harding Cureton

Richard Harding Cureton, 68, of Prairie Grove, Ark., died Friday, March 4, 2016, with his wife Patti by his side at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born March 6, 1947, in Salida, Colo., to Warren and Ruby (Giebfried) Cureton.

He attended school in Leadville, Colo., served four years in the Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Kiewit Construction in 2013 as a Craft Superintendent. He attended Main Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed time with his family and friends, going to the movies and playing Pitch.

He was preceded in death my his parents; brother, John Cureton; and stepson, Joseph Phillips.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Patti Ann Cureton of the home, Prairie Grove; children, Cindy ( Mark) Schneider-Ault of Deltona, Fla., Chad (Monica) Cureton of Fayetteville, Patrick (Jennifer) Phillips of Chickasha, Okla., Lindsey ( Brandon) Prichard of Fayetteville, and Joshua (Chelsea) Phillips, Blanchard, Okla.; grandchildren, Garrett Cureton, Gavin Davidson, Jesse Cureton, Joie Cure- ton, Allison Phillips-Fowler, Grace Schneider, Joel Cureton, Rhyder Phillips, and Spencer Phillips; sister, Marsha ( Larry) Chivers, Brighton, Colo.; brother, Van (Shawna) Cureton of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all.

There will be a celebration of his life June 11, 2016, in Balltown, Colo. Burial at Resthavan Cemetary in Oklahoma City, Okla.