Richard Staggs

Passed 04/11/2016

Inman, SC - Richard Howard Staggs was born July 6, 1944 in Spartanburg County to the late Mr. Clyde Staggs, Sr., and the late Mrs. Flossie Macopson Staggs. Richard entered rest on Monday April 11, 2016 after a brief illness at the Physical Rehabilitation/Wellness Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mr. Staggs was married to Alice Loretta Young for thirty-four years. Richard was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Inman, South Carolina. Mr. Staggs graduated from Bethune High School, Class of 1962 in Inman, South Carolina. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, crafting and traveling (name it Richard could do it). Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his wife, Alice; his daughters, Cynthia L. Young, Tonya M. Young, Tammy K. (Jerry) Houston and Tierra D. Nesbitt all of Spartanburg, SC, Carla Lyles of Greenville, SC and Renee Copeland of Inman, SC; his son, Terrance (Detra) Glenn of Spartanburg, SC; his two grandchildren reared in the home, David Houston and Christian K. Young; his four additional grandchildren; his one great grandchild; his three godchildren; his sisters, Norma Beatty and Lizzie Staggs of Inman, SC and JoAnne (David) Vaughn of Moore, SC; his brothers, Clyde (Etrulia) Staggs Jr. and Van(Linda) Staggs, Sr. both of Spartanburg, SC and Gregg Staggs, Sr. of Inman SC; his extended family, Elizabeth Chapman and Dr. & Mrs. Kyle Kiesau; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and many friends. Mr. Staggs was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Carlton Staggs. A Celebration of the Life of Richard Howard Staggs will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 34 Blackstock Rd., Inman, SC. Reverend Dr. R.L. Sadler will officiate. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 1451 Compton Bridge Rd., Inman, SC.