Richard Laverne Sudduth Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Laverne Sudduth (McAlester, Oklahoma), who passed away on August 28, 2023 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alton Sudduth and Retta Sudduth; his former wife Mary Johnson; his son Melvin Sudduth; his son-in-law Rick Mitchell; and his pet Tippy.
He is survived by: his wife LaWanna Long-Sudduth; his children, Ricky Lynn Sudduth of Bache, Beth Mitchell of Bache and Luckitta Garcia of Del City; his stepchildren, B. J. Long of McAlester, John Long of McAlester, Terry Long (Teresa) of Norman and Joy Tribbey (Gaylon) of McAlester; his daughter-in-law Nancy Sudduth of Glenpool; his close friend Stinger of Bache; his pets, Bandit and Bella; and his caregivers, Lindsay Surginer and Danny Morgan. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
