Dale Baxter Rich

Services for Dale Baxter Rich, 64, of Gladewater, will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Grace Crossing Church of God, formerly White Oak Church of God, at 10 A.M. with Reverend William Carnley and Reverend Sam Goude officiating. Burial will be in Gladewater Memorial Park. Born on September 7, 1948, in Freeport, Texas, he died on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was owner of Rich"s Press in Gladewater. He was an active evangelist and member of the Church of God for thirty years. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pat Rich of Gladewater; 3 sons and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Amanda Rich of Flint; Jason Rich of Laneville; and Joshua Rich of Frisco; and 1 grandson, Cooper Riley Rich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Essie Loreana Rich; brother, Glenn W. Rich; and sister, Joan Roberts. He lived 64 years of love, humility, integrity, and hard work. He exemplified dedication to God, to his wife, to his children, to his grandson, and to his many friends. He will be sorely missed. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.