Richard C. Shumate
August 29, 1945 ~ February 3, 2019
Richard C. Shumate, 73, of Beech Grove, passed away during the early morning hours on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born in Indianapolis on August 29, 1945, Richard was the son of the late Charles Kent Shumate, Sr. and Rita Jean (Hancock) Shumate. He was united in marriage to Marion County Sheriff Deputy, Carolyn Sue Shumate and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2008. On August 28, 2014 Richard was united in marriage to LeAna (Joiner) Shumate and she survives.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, serving two of those years in Vietnam. After serving in the military, Richard continued to serve his country and community on the Marion County Sheriff’s Department for over 28 years; he retired as a Captain in 1996. He was a member and past chaplain of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police #86, Fraternal Order of Eagles #712 in Beech Grove, V. F.W. Post #5626 in Beech Grove, American Legion Post #276 in Beech Grove, he was a past Commander of the Antelope Club in downtown Indianapolis, and a charter member of the Deputy Sheriff Fraternal Organization, Byrne-Wingate Lodge #1. Richard was proud to be active in Marion County’s Republican party, the National Rifle Association, and past president of the Marion County Republican Veterans Organization. He was honored to be awarded a Kentucky Colonel , and was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, LeAna; two sons, Michael Lee Snow of Indianapolis, and IMPD officer, Eric Richard (Natalie) Snow of Indianapolis; his brother, Charles Kent (Faye) Shumate, Jr. of Seabring, Florida; three grandchildren, Emily, Baily, and Jason; and his stepson, James Joseph (Cheryl) Richards, Jr.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Richard C. Shumate from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors. Please visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the Shumate family.
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Richard was the best neighbor anyone could have —— he was kind caring and loveable to our kids and they loved him very much —- the Harper family
Cousins Mike and Eric … know that our hearts are with you and your family. Your Momma was the best and Richard loved her so much that it was a joy to behold. Aunt Sue and Richard were great friends to our mom and dad. Their friendship was precious to our parents and they enjoyed their time together through the years, as time allowed. Richard was a great man and I know that you’ll feel his loss deeply. I’m happy to hear that he found love again after Aunt Sue, proof that God gives us a reason to live on. He lived a good life, was an honorable man, a beautiful soul who will be missed by many.
Richard was a good neighbor and friend. Had many good times at the Beech Grove Eagles. God bless him in heaven, and all the faimily. Loved to hear the many colorful stories we shared.
Dick, was always a good friend and a great guy to have a few drinks with. spent many a race day at his house with he and Caroline. Harry H. Keel
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Richard was a mentor, a friend, a fellow Viet Nam Veteran, and my brother. I was usually the bartender at the Christmas parties and the pool volleyball parties and considered it an honor to be invited every year. Richard and Carolyn Sue could throw a party, and the neighbors never complained because they LOVED the Shumates. I got to talk to Richard a few months ago and of course he was more interested in my health than he was his own, and he was so happy to tell me he had remarried and was so happy again to have his family to dote on. I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting LeAna, but Richard was so very happy with the life he now had, and he told me he hadn’t been this happy in years. I hope LeAna knows what joy she gave Richard the past few years. The Scott family sends our condolences and prayers to the Shumate family. God Bless You All!! RIP Brother, see you on the other side. Love You, Semper Fi!!