Richard Comstock

June 1, 1938 - March 11, 2015

Richard Neil Comstock, 76, of Hoopeston, IL., passed away at 6:05 P.M. Wednesday March 11, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Richard was born June 1, 1938 in Hoopeston, IL the son of Loran and Julia (Faust) Comstock. Richard married Judy Moberg in California. She preceded him in death in 1987. He later married Gayla Bailey in 1992. She survives in Hoopeston. Richard is survived by one son: Ronald E. Comstock of Long Beach, CA; one step-son: Chris (Tina) Cox of Rockville, IN; one step-daughter: Wendy (Dave) Robertson of Homer, IL; one sister: Ida Mae Lowrey of Colorado Springs, Co; thirteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one special nephew: Larry R. Comstock, one special niece: Debbie Comstock Green and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Russell N. Comstock, three brothers: Lawrence, Edwin and Robert Comstock; three sisters: Judy St. Peter, Maritta Smith and Lois Adams. Richard was a mechanic at the Chevrolet garage. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at Continental Can in California and later a maintenance mechanic at Boeing Aircraft. He served in the United States Navy as a radar man. Richard enjoyed traveling in his motorhome, shooting guns with his nephew Larry, watching Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon in Nascar races and having coffee with his friends at Merita’s Restaurant in Rossville. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Wednesday March 18, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday March 18, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor C. W. Greer officiating. Burial will follow at the Rossville Cemetery with Military Honors by the Hoopeston American Legion Post # 384. Memorials may be made in Richard’s honor to the Hoopeston Heritage Health Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center 423 N. Dixie Hwy. Hoopeston, IL 60942