Obituary of Richard Eugene Todd

Norman – Richard Eugene Todd, 86, of Norman, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his residence. Born November 22, 1934, in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Samuel O. and Florence (Norman) Todd. He was a graduate of Heltonville High School with the class of 1954. He married Verla F. Murphy in 1955, and she survives. He was a member of the Mundell Christian Church. He was a farmer his entire life, raising a variety of animals and crops. He purchased his grandparents’ homestead and lived there for 66 years. He enjoyed being out on the farm. Survivors include his wife, Verla, of Norman; two sons, Mike Todd and wife, Jerri, and Mark Todd; grandchildren, Stephanie Metzger, Stacie Helbert and husband, Seth, Stephen Todd and wife, Whitley, Matthew Todd and wife, Erin, and Andrew Todd; great grandchildren, Karlie Metzger, Bryson Metzger, Taylor Helbert, Carter Helbert, Clover Todd, Grayson Todd, and Jaxon Todd; siblings, Wilma Spencer, Fred Todd and wife, Jane, Dorothy Bauer and husband, Richard. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19th at the Mundell Christian Church with Mike Fountain officiating. Burial will follow in the Mundell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.