Richmond Pearson McMahan Jr.

On the evening of Saturday, February 29, 2020, Mr. Richmond Pearson McMahan Jr., age 76 of the Dysartsville community in Nebo, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. The son of the late Richmond Pearson McMahan Sr. and Frances McAbee McMahan, he was born in Yancey County on March 29, 1943.

A loving father, grandfather and friend, he was a hard worker who enjoyed helping others.

Richmond is preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his beloved wife Bernice McMahan, and a son, Andy McMahan.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his five children, Tony Riddle, Richmond McMahan (Kimberly), Carl McMahan (Bobbie), Sarah Taylor (John), and Jeffrey Riddle; three siblings, Kenneth McMahan, Violet Roland, and Don McMahan. He also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a dear friend, Palmer Blankenship.

A funeral service to celebrate Richmond’s life will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service, at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Glenwood Independent Baptist Church.