Richard Clarence Gilcrease

Richard C. Gilcrease, age 76, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on December 30, 1937 in Larned, Kansas, the son of Vernon & Gladys Almquist Gilcrease. Richard was a school teacher in Lyons, Kansas for 11 years before returning to the family farm in 1972 and farming in both Greeley and Hamilton counties. He was a member of the Community Congregational Church in Garden City, Kansas. He was also a member of the Anthem Masonic Lodge #284, Scott County Shrine Club both of Scott City, Kansas, Amateur Radio Relay League and AOPA. On January 24, 1960 he married Virginia Renick in Garden City, Kansas. She survives. Survivors include his Wife - Virginia Gilcrease of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Patrick & Kelsey Gilcrease of Rapid City, South Dakota, One Daughter - Marty Stroman of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Three Granddaughters - Holly Hughes of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gracie Stroman of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Edie Stroman of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his Parents and Step Father - Clayton Kaiser. Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 with the Rev. Kyle Evans presiding. Memorials may be given to the Scott County Hospital for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab or Relay For Life % Price & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.