Richard Hough, 58, of Carthage, TX, passed away on Monday evening, April 22, 2019, in Longview. Richard Kelly Hough was born on May 30, 1960, in Houston, TX to R. K. and Shirley Louise Cathey Hough. He attended Carthage High School with the class of 1980. Richard married Susan Joy Gary on June 26, 1981, in Carthage. He worked for many years for the City of Carthage and Panola County Road and Bridge. Richard enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling with friends, and being on his barge at the lake. He was of the Baptist faith. Richard was preceded in death by his son, Blake Richard Hough; his father; and his brother, Nathan Hough.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Hough of Carthage; son, Adam Hough of Carthage; mother, Shirley Hough of Lake Murvaul; sisters, Belinda Mobbs and husband Keith of Lake Cherokee and April Bagley of Carthage; daughter-in-law, Summer Hough; and grandchild, Callie Rae Hough. Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many friends also survive.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dale Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Six Mile Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Adam Hough, Blake Young, Morgan Young, Chad Maines, Keith Nutt, Collin Underwood, John Williamson, Chris Cathey, and Chris Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Williamson, Kabot Baker, and Robert Underwood.

Memorials may be made to Six Mile Cemetery Assn., c/o Sharron Holcomb, P.O. Box 603, Judson, TX 75660.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.