Richard Allen Digby

Richard was born Nov 18, 1933 in Duncan, to the late Johnnie & Geraldine (Joiner) Digby. He died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Norman, at the age of 81 years 5 months & 3 days. Richard & Norma Jean Tomlinson were married on Feb 27, 1954 in Gainesville, TX. This union was blessed with 61 wonderful years.

Richard grew up in Davis, graduating from Davis High School in 1953. After high school, he attended East Central University, prior to his employment with the Santa Fe Rail-Road. Throughout his career with Santa Fe, Richard resided in Oklahoma, Texas & Kansas. In 1992, after 40 years of employment, Richard retired as a Treasury Clerk from the Santa Fe, allowing him & Norma Jean to move back to Davis.

Richard was an avid fan and supporter of Davis Schools. He & Norma Jean traveled all of Oklahoma, supporting the Wolves in various sports & school activities. During his retirement, Richard enjoyed fishing, traveling, going out to eat and spending time with his buddies at local coffee shops. He was a member of the East Main Church of Christ, being a baptized member since 1954.

Survivors include his wife Norma Jean; daughter, Karen Lynch & husband Blane of Dickson; son, Larry Digby of Davis; granddaughter, Katelyn Digby of Troup, TX; as well as numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Sharon Hefley & Barbara Patterson; and brother, Jerry Digby.

Serving as pallbearers are Blane Lynce, Jerry Paul Pullen, Heath Foster, John Huggins, Walt Hefley & Blue Hefley. Honorary bearers are James Hefley, Jr, Oscar Hefley & Dwaine White.

4/23/2015
09:00 AM
07:00 PM
Viewing
Hale's Funeral Home
202 South 4th Street
Davis
OK
73030



4/24/2015
09:00 AM
07:00 PM
Viewing
Hale's Funeral Home
202 South 4th Street
Davis
OK
73030



4/24/2015
05:00 PM
07:00 PM
Visitation
Hale's Funeral Home
202 South 4th Street
Davis
OK
73030



4/25/2015
11:00 AM

Funeral
East Main Church of Christ

Davis
OK
73030