Richard C. Shumate

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.