Richard Michael Pusser, 77, went peacefully to his heavenly home Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Misty Farley, Lexi Vandiver and Xander Climer officiating.
Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Thursday.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1948, in Chester County, the son of the late Willy and I.C. Pusser. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1968.
After serving six years in the army, he returned to Chester County and met the love of his life, Diane Courdle; they were married on April 27, 1974.
He loved his family, cherished his daughters and worshiped his grandchildren. He was a diehard Tennessee Vols Fan, rarely ever missing a game on television. He never met a stranger and loved to have a conversation. He found great joy in playing pool with his lifelong friends. Of all the things, he loved his Diane Best.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Pusser; daughters, Misty Farley and Liberty (Josh) Climer; grandchildren, Colby Farley, Dalton (Milla) Farley, Lexie (Oakley) Vandiver and Xander Climer; brother, James Pusser; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willy and I.C. Pusser; brother, Harold; sisters Patsy, Vera, Virginia, Brenda, Pam, Lenamae and Willadean; and son-in-law, Chuck Farley.
