A memorial gathering for Richard Masterson, 66, of Athens, is scheduled for 1-3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Masterson passed away on January 26, 2021 in Athens.
Richard Moore Masterson was born September 23, 1954 in Dallas, Texas the son of James Roland Masterson Sr. and Dottie Lou (Moore) Masterson. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas before attending Eastfield College. He worked as an auto mechanic and in construction before beginning his career as an electrician where he worked in the Dallas area for over 45 years. Richard was an outdoorsman who enjoyed cooking/smoking meats, camping and fishing. His true love was working on his classic cars and showing them with his wife and buddies in the Grease Ragg Cruisers Car Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother David Masterson.
Survivors include his wife Donna Masterson of Athens; one brother James Masterson and wife Kathy of Rowlett; his mother-in-law Margaret Smith of Garland; brother-in-law Russell Smith of Fate and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.