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Richard Leon Blevins, 75

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Richard Leon Blevins, age 75 of Globe, Ariz. passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2019 at his residence in Globe, Ariz. He was born in Globe, on Dec. 20, 1943 the son of Lee Roy and Ida Johanna (Foerster) Blevins.

Richard was preceded in death by two older brother; George Blevins, Sr. and Kenneth Blevins. He was known to many as “Papa” or “Pops”. Richard was whole heartedly loved by his family and will be missed dearly. Not a day will go by that something around us will remind us of his love for his family and the deep kindness in his heart.

He was the best husband and father that anyone could as for.

Richard is survived by his wife Sharon Sue Blevins, his three daughter; Tina Heck, Tammy Deatherage and Velma Blevins, his sister Laura Rand and four grandchildren; Erin Grabe, Ashley Grabe, Adalyne Heck and Jesse Blevins-Heck.

Go rest in peace. We love you with all our hearts and you will forever live inside of us.

Graveside services were held on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Globe Cemetery.

Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.