Richard Hass

Richard Wilbert Hass passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2024 with his family at his side. Richard was born Sept. 4, 1929 in Emory, TX to Powell Clayton Hass and Winnie (Duke) Hass, both of whom gladly welcomed him into Heaven where he was also reunited with his loving wife, Marie Hass, who passed in 2019, his siblings: Alfred Hass, Ladois Bean, Travis Hass; his infant granddaughter; grandson, Casey Babovec and great grandson Damien Harriel. After serving honorably in the Army during the Korean Conflict, Richard returned to the States and met the woman who would be his soulmate, partner and best friend for over 64 years, Marie Howell and on May 14, 1955, they were married in Durant, OK. They moved to Farmersville in 1955 then to Terrell in 1960 where they began their family. Richard and Marie raised, bred, and sold Charolais Cattle for Hunt Ranches which enabled them to form treasured friendships with so many as they traveled all over the country. In 1974, he formed Norman and Hass Land and Cattle Company that he tirelessly worked with, enlarging the impact he had on livestock and ranching. At the same time, Richard was the owner and operator of his own trucking company, Richard W. Hass Trucking, a company that again afforded Richard the chance to help others with transport along with making new friendships and connections. After deciding to take life a little slower and “retire” from the transport industry, Richard wanted to “keep busy” and he began driving a charter tour bus, a job he truly enjoyed as his talent for story telling made him one of the most popular drivers until his second retirement in 1993. Once again, feeling like he had too much time and not enough to do, Richard returned to work at B&T Pallett in Little Rock, AR n late 1993. The gentleman’s agreement was for Richard to work there for “two years only” but he ended up loving it and working almost 30 more years! His work ethic made Richard a shining example for others, and he was widely, and respectfully known as “Big R” to the many men and women whose lives he positively affected in the agricultural industry and the livestock business. Richard was like a father to many cowboys he met along the way, many of whom still refer to him as “Daddy”. He was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Terrell where he and Marie had many long lasting friendships while living their lives for the Lord. His sense of humor, keen wit, intelligence, diligence to the jobs, people and ranches Richard worked with along with his devotion to his family was all legendary and Richard will be forever missed and never forgotten. He leaves to cherish his legacy of unconditional love to his children: Richard Glenn Hass and wife, Machele, of Seymour, TX, Jeff Hass and wife, Suzy, of Terrell, Janice Marie Hass of Little Rock, AR, Robin Cruz and husband, Rudy, of Kaufman; he was a beloved Papa to his grandchildren: Heather Bourland and husband, Bo, Candice Hager and husband, Jeremy, Shanda Whitworth, Jennifer Woodall and husband, Matt, Clayton Hass and wife, Alex, Tiffany Wood, Amanda Hass, Cody Hass, Kellie Coffey and husband, Ryan, and Cheyenne Babovec; great grandchildren: Levi, Lani, Makayla, Garrett, Colby, Tanner, Maddie, Macie, Addy, Mac, Izzy, Alexus, Addison, Ryder, Callyn and Jadyn; siblings: MaryDell Golden and Judy Pruden as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends. Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Terrell with interment to follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. His family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, Jan. 19, at the church. For those wishing memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Terrell Building Fund at https://fbcterrell.org/give

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Richard Hass

September 4, 1929 - January 13, 2024