Richard L.

Halliburton

Richard Lee Halliburton was born in Dumas, Arkansas on July 6, 1948 to the union of Roy Halliburton Sr. and Josephine Halliburton. The last survivor of their five children, Richard died peacefully in his home in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 78 on July 27, 2026.

Richard attended Wells Bayou Elementary and Junior High School. He graduated from Fields High School in Gould, Ak. near Pine Bluff.

Athletic Richard, while playing softball at the age of 16 met a 14 years old girl, Ruth McKinzie. She became the love of his life. They married four years later and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on April 27, 2026. This couple had six children, 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was a fun person to be with. A confident, outgoing person Richard never met a stranger. He would talk with anyone and was a good listener as well. He enjoyed traveling, especially to visit family and friends. He had been to nearly all of the United States and several Caribbean Islands.

The Halliburtons moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1970. He began working for General Motors, Cadillac Division in 1971. He transferred to the Toledo plant in 1995. Richard retired in 2006 after 35 years with the company.

The athletic Richard not only worked for GM, he also played on many company teams. He played softball, basketball and was on several bowling teams. For 50 years he played cards with his Detroit friends. Pitty-Pat was a favorite game.

Richard lived life to the fullest. He loved to throw parties, barbecue and feed the neighborhood. He enjoyed working in the yard and cultivated a garden every summer. He also liked listening to the Blues. A sharp dresser, Richard had a notable wardrobe of suits and hats but his shoe collection was dazzling.

Richard Lee Halliburton was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Roy Halliburton Jr., Len Halliburton, Jada Halliburton; sister Mary Lee Jenkins; children James Halliburton, Lisa Halliburton and Richard Halliburton Jr.

Remaining to cherish fond memories of wonderful times with Richard are his wife of 59 years, Ruth Halliburton; children: Joyce Halliburton, Ingram Halliburton in Detroit, Georgia Halliburton, Michael Halliburton, Anthony Halliburton, Loraine Dunbar in Michigan and Curtis Jackson; nieces and nephews: Vera Jenkins, Joe Jenkins, Randy Jenkins, Lanette Gant, Tawana Wilson and Mark Halliburton, all in Chicago IL, Josephine Halliburton in Little Rock, Arkansas and Clarence Halliburton in Texas as well as a host of relatives and friends