Richard McKisic Jr., age 78, of Palestine, Texas died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.

SERVICE:
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 @ 10:00 AM
Emanuel Funeral Home Chapel
1721 W Oak St., Palestine, Texas 75801
Officiating Minister:  Rev. Jack Crane

Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX
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Richard McKisic, Jr. was born on April 19, 1937 In Elkhart Texas. He was the third child born to Vannie Lee Stephens and Richard McKisic, Sr.

Richard McKisic accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Union Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

He enjoyed fishing and socializing with friends and family; loved telling jokes and humoring everyone around him. He worked for Vernon Calhoun.

Richard passed away on December 18, 2015 in Tyler, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Vannie McKisic, Sr., Sister, Veoletta Pinson; brother, Michael McKisic.

He will be missed by all who knew him. Richard leaves behind a sister Mrs. Bettie Hollie of Fort Worth, Texas, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.