Charles Richard Barcus, 86
Funeral services for Charles Richard Barcus, 86, of Tecumseh, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, also at the funeral home.
He died on March 20. Richard was born on Sept. 17, 1939, in Ironton, Ohio, to Charles and Lora Barcus. The family moved to Ozark County in the early 50s. Richard graduated from Dora High School in 1957. He was adamant that the way to live life was through faith, family and country. He maintained these beliefs by studying the word of God, always being there for his family and serving his country.
Shortly after graduating, he joined the US Navy, where he proudly served for eight years and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal. He served as a radio/radar man on a patrol bomber and was later trained in aviation electronics. Following his honorable discharge, he moved to St. Louis and continued the United States war effort by working at McDonald Douglas.
With the Ozarks calling and wanting to be near his family, he moved back to "Hocomo." He worked at Morlan Shell Ford with his father for several years. Later, he went to work for Amyx Auto Ford in Gainesville. Shortly after that change in employment, he began the life of husband to Donna and father to DeAnn. Sadly, God called Donna home.
His family grew in 1998 when he married Bettie Carpenter. By the grace of God, for 28 years, they created wonderful memories of faith, family and outdoor activities that even included a pleasant deer hunting competition.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Bettie; children: DeAnn (Tom), Bobbie (Scott) and Kenny (Jeana); grandchildren: Jared, Jessica, Christa, Mitchell, Bailey and Scott; great-grandchildren: Bailey, McKenze, Saydee, Parker, Jordan, Natalee, Emily, Titan, Waylon and Canyon; along with many nieces and nephews.
Richard is preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lora Barcus; his first wife, Donna Barcus; his siblings: Charlene and Jerry; and his granddaughter, Serena Funk.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri. Online condolences may be left at www.robertsondrago.com.