Richard Paul Algoe, Sr., 85, widower of Betty Jean (Ward) Algoe, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Algoe was born on June 2, 1932 in Chester, Pennsylvania, a son of the late William Joseph, Sr. and Alice (Verbracken) Algoe.
Richard was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, was a proud United States Air Force veteran, and he retired as a tool and die maker with Boeing Helicopter. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 10132 in Hobe Sound, Florida.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Algoe; a great-granddaughter, Camillia Stiller; and a son-in-law, Denny Keenan.
Surviving is a son, Richard P. Algoe, Jr.; two daughters, Judith Ann Keenan and Patricia Ann Scully; a brother, William Joseph Algoe, Jr.; three step-daughters, Kathy Diggins, Patricia Slaght, and Connie Stiller; twelve grandchildren; and thirty great-grandchildren also survive.
A Memorial Service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2017 in Calvary Baptist Church by Pastor Bobby Campbell.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Burial will be private in the Culpeper National Cemetery.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the Augusta Health Foundation Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, Virginia 22939.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net.


He Called Me Home

The LORD called me home on that faithful day
I wasnt sure whether to go or to stay
My spirit rose high above the clouds
My eyes took in all they could allow
I met St. Peter at the gate
He said, My son,
this is your fate.
He opened the gates and I went inside
There stood Jesus by my side.
We walked, talked and discussed many things.
Then I heard the angels sing
Now I look down below
And pray for family and friends below
I hope and pray they will change their ways
So they can come home to stay.

by Richard Algoe