Richard Moore Dick Waggoner passed away peacefully at home in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 13, 2014 at the age of 77. A visitation will be held at 5:00 on Friday, August 15, at Lunns Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, at 2:00 pm at Floral Heights United Methodist Church with Reverend David Turner officiating, followed by a burial at Riverside Cemetery.

Dick was born August 30, 1936 in Wichita Falls to Jane and T.J. Waggoner, Jr. and was the grandson of Wichita County pioneers, Mary and Jeff Waggoner.

He was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School, Southern Methodist University and the Southern Methodist University School of Law where he was the President of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Other than the time he spent away at school, Dick lived his entire life in this community and had a deep and abiding commitment to the City of Wichita Falls and its past, present and future.

Although he had been introduced to the love of his life, Lucia Hartgrove, at a party in Wichita Falls as a high school senior, they met again the first day of their freshman year at SMU. They had their first date the following weekend and were never apart for the next 59 years. They were married in November of 1957 and moved to Wichita Falls permanently in 1960.

Dick began his business career in 1960 as a Trust Officer at the First Wichita National Bank and in 1968 became head of the Trust Department at the City National Bank. From 1973 to 1988, he was President of Parker Square Bank and the United Texas Financial Corporation. He concluded his banking career with BankOne Texas in 1994.

In Dicks formal involvement in the civic life of Wichita Falls, he served on many boards including in positions as President of the United Way, President of the Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry, a member of the Wichita County Bar Association and the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Floral Heights United Methodist Church.

He was also a Director of the Texas Independent Bankers Association and Director of American Bankers Association Advisory Committee.

Dick was on the Cradle Roll at Floral Heights United Methodist Church and remained a dedicated member of the church throughout his life. Dick and Lucia were fiftyyear members of the 5050 Sunday school class at Floral Heights.

Dick was a man of great character and integrity in all his personal and business affairs and he highly valued those characteristics in other people. He will also be remembered for his sense of humor and wonderful hospitality he loved entertaining and his home has always been open to welcome friends and family. Dick and Lucia were fortunate to have been surrounded by a wonderful collection of friends who enhanced their lives immeasurably.

Dick had a fine inquisitive intellect that was wide and deep. His passion for knowledge continued until the last days of his life. His wit and humor were always in evidence. He and Lucia loved to travel and were passionate collectors of art, books and interesting friends. They were especially fond of their time spent in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they owned a home for over 30 years.

Most of all Dick loved his family. His devotion to his wife Lucia was obvious to all and most certainly eternal. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

Dick is survived by his children Todd Waggoner and wife Courtney King Waggoner, Stacy Elizabeth Waggoner, Lysle Waggoner Huddleston and husband Ken Huddleston, Arden Waggoner Stephenson and husband Eric Stephenson. He is also survived by his grandchildren Drew Waggoner, Richard Waggoner, Lily Waggoner, Lucia Huddleston, Will Huddleston, Augusta Stephenson, Carlton Stephenson and Jonathan Kane Stephenson. And he is survived by his brother Thomas Jefferson Waggoner, III and wife Marilyn, brother John Stephens Waggoner and wife Betsy, sister Judy Waggoner Lambert, brotherinlaw David Greenleaf and wife Carolyn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucia Hartgrove Waggoner and his parents, Jane Moore Waggoner and T.J. Waggoner, Jr.

The family will always be grateful for the loving care he received from his wonderful and dedicated team of home health aides and of the nurses and aides of Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Floral Heights United Methodist Church or the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation.