Richard J. "Dick" McFetridge, age 75 of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at The Cowboy Church with Rev. Dale Lee officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Dick was born DeQuincy, Louisiana on March 21, 1941 to Vena Johnson McFetridge and Richard Franklin McFetridge. He served in the United States Army and National Guard. Dick was a life-time member of the VFW Post 2775 and the American Legion Post 0049. He retired after 35 years of service with Dupont as a Maintenance Supervisor and was a faithful member of The Cowboy Church. He loved to hunt and golf as well as watch his favorite Dallas Cowboys and Longhorns play. He loved sport.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Franklin and Vena McFetridge.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years Jean McFetridge, daughter Donna Gayle Alpers and her husband John of Batson, TX, step-daughter Linda Carlton of Mauriceville, TX and step-son David Smith and his wife CeCe of Mauriceville, TX. Four grandsons; Brandon Lamberth and Jamie of Batson, TX, Shelby Lamberth and Ashley of Batson, TX, Logan Lamberth of Batson, TX and Jeremiah Smith of Mauriceville, TX. One granddaughter, Maya Smith of Beaumont, TX. Four great grandchildren; Abbey, Bailey, Naomi and Connor Lamberth, as well as another great grandchild that will be arriving soon.

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