Richard A. Leadford, 48, of Warsaw, died at 10:06 a.m. Jan. 16, 2009, in his residence.
He was born Oct. 13, 1960, in McAlester, Okla., to James and Mary Pogue Leadford.
He moved to Kosciusko County from Oklahoma 12 years ago, and was a self-contractor in the flooring business.
Surviving are his longtime companion, Terri Whitfield, Warsaw; a son, Ryan Whitehead, Oklahoma; and four sisters: Sandra Krueger and Barbara Snodgrass, both of Oklahoma; Margie Frantz, Silver Lake; and Dian Gilbert, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a son.
Services will be at noon today at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Jeff Pfeifer officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
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Condolences may be sent to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
