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Richard Louis Hoard

August 30, 1936 - October 24, 2022

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Obituary For Richard Louis Hoard

The family of Richard Louis Hoard celebrates his life and mourns his passing on October 24th, 2022. Rich was born on August 30, 1936, in Flora, IL. He was the eldest child of Malvern Richard Hoard and Hazel Bowles Hoard. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1958 with a degree in General Engineering. At Illinois he met and married the love of his life, Sandra Halliday. They had 4 children: Cindy (Jim), Debora (Tom), Rich (Angie) and Trish (Michael) and their wonderful Brazilian brother, Fernando (Denise). The family moved multiple times – Illinois, Kansas, NJ, Illinois, NJ – along the way Rich received his MBA from the University of Chicago, advanced in business career, and discovered a love for Broadway and the beach. The family went each summer to the shore where Rich loved welcoming friends and family from all over the world. After retiring in Charlotte, NC, he began volunteering at the Urban Ministry Center (Roof Above), helping people who are homeless, or were formerly homeless. He found this so rewarding it became his second career, ending 20 years later, when he and Sandy really retired and moved to Wisconsin in 2020. Rich is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Sandy, his children and their spouses, and his grandchildren Sandra, John (Katrina), Ronan, Kate (Rob), Georgia, Rachel, and Rebekah, and his great grandson, Nick, two more on the way. He is also survived by his brother, Stephen Hoard (Jody). In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich’s name may be made to Roof Above, 945 N. College Street, Charlotte, NC. 28206

A Celebration of Life will be held for Sandra and Rich Hoard on Saturday, August 10th at 10am in Charlotte, NC. It will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte, 234 N. Sharon Amity Road. A reception will follow at the same location.

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  • 10 TREES

    Merry, Harper & Peggy planted 10 trees in memory of Richard Louis Hoard . - October 29, 2022

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  • November 30, 2022

    John Williford

    Dear Sandy and all the Hoard Family. Becky and I recently leaned off Rich's passing from your former neighbors in Charlotte. We send our deepest condolences and love to all the family. We are making a donation in his name to A Roof Above. John and Becky Williford. Charlotte NC

  • November 01, 2022

    Joy Smith

    Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear about Rich. Just know that I, and all your PEO sisters from Chapter E, are thinking about you now and in the days to come. Miss you and love you. Joy Smith

  • October 30, 2022

    Micki McDonough

    Sandy, May he rest in peace and may you find new ways to keep him in your life. Rich was a treasure. Micki and Dan McDonough

  • October 29, 2022

    Kelley

    I just happened to see this Richard's obituary and I think it's wonderful that he helped out the homeless which was an interest that I had but I was scrolling through Google looking for something and so I just want to offer prayers of comfort for the family. If anyone wants prayer, letting you know you can call me at 608-800-1922. God bless and may you feel the comfort of the Good Shepherd's arms.

  • October 28, 2022

    Merry Trucksis

    Dearest dearest Sandy, Deb, Trish, Cindy , Rich and all in this most beloved Hoard family. My heart continues to weep and words elude me to express my adoration and respect of Rich. In time, I will write each of you as there is much to process and heal. In love, In light, Merry

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