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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Family, We want you to know that you're in our hearts and prayers through this sad time. May God's comfort and peace be with you. We love you.
Richard you are a great friend since High School 🏫 you will be truly missed by all. Keep that light on for we want be far behind you dear friend.
The Lloyd family sends our condolences and express our sympathies to Julie and children. Richard lived a life of faithfulness by loving us all. We are grateful for our time together. May you remember those days and feel the presence of Our Creator who is ever present, never to leave nor forsake you. Richard, we love you and will miss you greatly on this side of Heaven. Always, Mary & Sable
Richard was a great man he could always make u laugh and he would give you the shirt of his back him and my other off worked together for over 25 years and they cut up and picked on each other every day ,He was amazing man and will never be forgotten,I will keep you and the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers
I went to school with Richard many years and he was a good friend and very comical person. My family and I moved from Morganton as I was going into my senior year in high school at Salem, so I didn't get to know him as an adult. When I moved back I was married and we moved often to different states as my husband was in Accounting with a construction co. Prayers for his family that God will comfort and give them peace as he is in the Arms of Jesus now. God bless each family member during this difficult time.
Richard was a great witness to my brother, Ricky Pearson. They were like two peas in a pad. They enjoyed to pick and joke around with each other. I have known Richard for a long time. We all grew up together at Burkemont Church. I am praying for you Julie and the rest of the family. I’m so sorry you are going through this but it is not the end. You will feel his wings wrap around you at times. Lean on God he has you in his hands.
Very sorry for the loss of Richard ,many fond memories of the past as childhood friends& beyond! May God give you peace and comfort thru this grieving time .You will be in our prayers!
He was such a good man. I cherish the memories of when Nowling’s played Burkemont in softball. We had some great fellowship. Several times as I was up to bat I could hear Richard hollering something funny from the outfield. I would have to step out of the box because I was laughing so hard. It was always in fun, yet competitive atmosphere we had. He will be missed. Heaven gained a great soul. Praying for the family….
Richard was such a wonderful person to be around & made everyday I got to see him at Case Farms a better day with his kind words of encouragement & humorous jokes. He will be dearly missed by many at Case Farms, gone but never forgotten❤️