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Richard C. Lyman, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, June 26, 2018, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine on Sept. 23, 1930, to the late Clair Lyman and Marie Joslin Lyman Hott.
He married the former Sarah L. “Sally” Fultz on Sept. 19, 1954, in Bellefontaine and she preceded him in death July 4, 2012. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Douglas Allen Henderson.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Richard was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, for several years as a radar technician during the Korean War. With several partners, he purchased Howard Supply in 1968. It became A&I Supply, and he worked there until he retired in 1996.
Richard supported Habitat for Humanity and participated in 13 house projects over the years. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and was a blood donor for many years. Richard enjoyed woodworking and built his daughters and grandchildren all a doll house or fire house.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Debra (Scott) Henderson of Loudonville and Barbara (Will) Miller of Bellefontaine; six grandchildren, Melissa (Corey) Fry, David (Stephanie) Henderson, Ashley (Bryan Dillon) Nicole, Jeanette (Ethan) McLaughlin, Nathan Miller and Sarah (Alex) Pieper; seven great-grandchildren, Julya Dillon, Taylor Dillon, Riley Dillon, Mayson Dillon, Matthew McLaughlin, Hunter McLaughlin and Annabelle Pieper; and a sister, Sharon K. (Frank) Focht of St. Paris.
Calling is from 6 o 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the First Lutheran Church, 208 W. Sandusky St., Bellefontaine, where Pastor Scott Henderson officiates a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29. Burial is in Philadelphia Cemetery with military honors provided by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. Suite 320, Dayton, OH 45429-3493; American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017; and First Lutheran Church Property Fund, 208 W. Sandusky St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine.
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com.