Clay Richerson

Funeral services for Clay Richerson, age 55 of Muenster are set for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Muenster with Rev. Ralph Gourley officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, June 29, 2015 at the church. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas. Mr. Richerson died at his home on June 22, 2015.

Born on September 27, 1959 in Pampa, TX, Clay Loren Richerson was one of the three children of Dale and Venita (Cowan) Richerson. He graduated from Fritch High School in 1978 and attended West Texas State University from 1978 to 1982. He married Kenet Baker in Canyon, TX on March 12, 1983. Their two children, Kara and Ryan, were born while the family lived in Pampa, TX.

Clay received his Master’s Degree in Education from Sul Ross University in 1999. He was a coach and administrator in various Panhandle and South Plains schools during his career. His last position was Superintendent at Muenster ISD until his retirement in 2014.

Clay was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He also enjoyed attending the many athletic events at Muenster ISD and cooking many hamburgers while tailgating at the Muenster football games. Clay also enjoyed preparing smoked hams for family and friends during the holidays. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Muenster.

Clay was a strong man who fought the disease of cancer for many years but finally succumbed to this disease after a long and hard fought battle.

Clay is survived by: his wife, Kenet (Baker) Richerson of Muenster; children: Kara and husband, Patrick Wyatt of Garland, TX and Ryan Richerson of Lubbock, TX; sister: Rene and husband, Joe Parker of Fritch, TX; brother, Scott and wife, Kellie Richerson of Stillwater, OK; father, Dale and wife, Edith Richerson of Fritch, TX; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ken and Louise Baker of Canyon, TX; and sister-in-law, Kim and husband, Ron Campbell of Canyon, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vernita (Cowan) Richerson.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to the American Cancer Society.