Richard Lee Speakman's Obituary
Richard Lee Speakman, 74, of Tulsa, passed away July 8, 2021 at St John Hospital surrounded by family. He was born August 22, 1946 in Geneseo, IL to Orlay and Darlene Speakman. He lived a full life, learned a lot along the way, and happily shared bits and pieces of his wisdom. He loved golf and watching sports and working in the yard. He had 31 years of sobriety. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Amanda Speakman and his brother Steve. Richard is survived by his wife of 24 years, Ruby Gilbreath; his sisters, Joanne and Joyce; his son Nicholas Speakman; his daughter Melissa Speakman; his stepdaughters Emily Graham and Amanda Owens; his grandchildren Nathan and Kael Speakman, Zachary and Haley Speakman, and Noah and KC Owens. No services are scheduled at this time. Donations may be made in his honor to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma or St Jude Children’s Hospital.
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