Committal
Harry “Richard” Causby, 74, loving husband, father, Pop Pop, brother, and friend, was delivered peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 22, 2025, with his family by his side.
Born in Burke County, NC on July 19, 1950, he was the son of the late Frank Causby and Rachel Ross Causby.
Richard was an avid traveler, and full of adventure and mischief. His humor and kindness were larger than life. Richard was a talented musician, including vocals, guitar, and bagpipes. He attended bagpipe camp at Valle Crucis and celebrated his Scottish heritage at the Highland Games every year.
A dedicated family man, Richard married the love of his life, Julie Love Causby. Their forty-year romance produced two wonderful children, and the treasures of his life, his two grandchildren.
Richard was a fierce friend to all. He was a generous person, and was the type of man to give you the shirt off his back. Richard had a wonderful sense of humor, a contagious laugh, and loved to joke around. He was a lifelong member of Burkemont Baptist Church, and he was a competitive athlete in several church and industrial softball and bowling leagues. He enjoyed going on cruises and meeting new people.
Richard served Case Farms for fifty-six years as the Live Production Coordinator or more appropriately, the unofficial mayor of Case Farms.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Julie Love Causby; children, Brian Causby (girlfriend, Brittney Gracen) and Heather Tallent (Andrew); grandchildren, Oakley and Atley Tallent; siblings, Elaine Turner, Allen Causby (Martha), Angela Lail, and Hilda Farris; in-laws, Robert and Jean Love; brothers-in-law, Doug Love (Karyn) and Randy Love (Darlene); numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and many other friends who he considered family.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Eddie Lail and William “Pete” Farris.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Burkemont Baptist Church. A celebration of Richard’s life will follow at noon in the church with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating. In honor of his bold personality, the family asks that people wear bright colors or Scottish attire.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Mountain Baptist Camp, 3558 Baptist Camp Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612(opens in new tab).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Richard’s big personality and infectious laugh were always the bright spots of my day, but he was so much more than that to me. When I returned to the office after my daughter passed away, Richard sat me down and genuinely wanted to know how I was doing. I talked to him when I wasn’t able to talk to anyone else. He continued to check in on me, and I started going to him for advice about all sorts of things. He will never know how much our talks meant to me or how much they helped me navigate the worst time of my life. I will be forever grateful to Richard, and I am honored to be his friend. He will be deeply missed.
As I sit here waiting for the viewing to start, I look ata the parking lot at an old brown abd beige pickup truck with a Scottish flag in the front. A staple in the parking lot the whole ten years I worked at Case. The man behind that wheel was a gentleman, a friend and an incredibly kind and friendly soul. His presence will be missed, and the void left by his absence will be ever present in all places that he trod in life. I will miss his morning calls to check on me and see how I was doing. Rest in Peace old friend, Hector Velez
I loved him. He has been a friend to our family forever. My brother Randy and Richard were buddies. He did always have Love and giving and a smile and and nerver was not without a smile. He gave the best hugs. Richard you truly made a difference and made the world a much better brighter place. We will miss you. Love to Julie and all.
Heather and I were best friends in middle school. I remember meeting Richard and he had a smile that would light up a room. I was their adopted daughter! He was some who always looked at situations in a positive point of view. Richard your work on earth is done! Rest easy my friend I’ll watch over Heather and those grand babies! Love Haven and Carolyn Crawley
Richard, Richard, Richard, a dear old friend. Living in Florida now, it's been several years since I've seen his broad smile or felt his infectious spirit. But I'd bet if I had called him last week, he would have said - where you at and what did you get into this time 😆. But he would have listened still the same. I worked and played softball with him, such a respectful person. Through teaching me that I am worthy and that it is my decision,(not someone else's fault) how I navigate through life, he changed the whole course of my life. I will be forever grateful. Hope you are dancing on the clouds 💕
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Richard. He was a truly special person—kind, vibrant, and always there with a smile or a word of encouragement when it mattered most. The memories we shared will stay with us forever, and though it’s hard to say goodbye, we find comfort knowing their light touched so many lives. Rest in peace, my dear friend—you’ll never be forgotten. Linda and Lawrence Ross, Clan Ross
Every summer I looked forward to spending a week with Richard at bagpipe camp. A true gentleman with a great sense of humor, he was the first one up in the morning and would happily greet us on the Farm House porch no matter our condition, liven up our three meals each day, and entertain the younger campers with his animal sounds. His proudest moment as a piper was being inducted into the Secret Society of the Leopards, an organization of which I can say no more. Richard: I played a special “Amazing Grace” for you at a gorgeous sunset tonight facing out over the Gulf of Mexico. Rest in Peace.
Richard, May God bless your family for sharing you with all of us. I'm going to miss your kindness to everyone, your bagpipe camp stories, your jokes, and that infectious laugh. You helped make my good days at Case Farms into great days. You are a dear friend and will not be forgotten.
You could always find Richard in a crowd with his laughter. He will truly be missed my prayers go out to his family and friends.
Richard was a very good person I worked with him for five years at Case Farms at the feed mill. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. I also bowl with him on Tuesday night at Mimosa Lanes. the name of our team was Cartoon Express, and it was. I still bowl today and use the same name for the team. I would go by Case Farms to see him and he always had time to talk. Played against him in softball in Morganton. We have a good time, and I will miss getting to talk with him. I know his family will be at a lost without him. Rest In Peace my friend and hope to see you again one day. May God bless his family and help them through this knowing he is looking down on them and will always be in your hearts. I know I will never forget Richard he was a friend not just to me but everyone he met. Go Rest High on the Mountain my friend.