Richard Leon York Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Leon York (Princeton, Kentucky), who passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Leon York to show support.
He was predeceased by: his brother-in-law Glenn Lane; and his sister Jenny Bowers. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Jan York of Princeton; his daughters, Joy Combs of Hopkinsville, Sandy (Bob Hinton) and Tina (James Shockley); his grandchildren, Amanda Crutchfield, Kyle Teer, Katie Teer, Caleb Teer, Zach Shockley and Bailey Shockley; his great grandchild Maggie; his parents, Charlie York and Evelyn York; his sister Charlotte Lane; his brother-in-law Jerry Bowers; his sister Sue Cotton; and his brother-in-law Bobby Cotton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Morgan's Funeral Home (301 W Washington St, Princeton, KY 42445). A funeral service was held on Sunday, June 1st 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the same location.