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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I will always remember Richard’s big smile and warm greetings for everyone who crossed his path. Blessings to all of you.
To my wonderful cousin’s immediate family: I do not have enough words to tell you how much Richard meant to me. I loved him like a brother. He was such an amazing Christian, and displayed that trait all of his life. There was not a time when his loyalty to Christ was in question. I can honestly say that I have never known anyone like Richard. He had no ulterior motives, he just loved people, even those that were unloving at times. What an honor to call him “family.” May you all be richly blessed for having walked with him through life.
The world lost a good man! I would like to send my condolences to the family.
He brightened our days with his smile so wide, His laughter would echo, joy couldn't hide. Now he's gone, but in our hearts, he'll stay, A light that no darkness could ever sway. His warmth, his laughter, forever will last, A reminder of kindness, a love unsurpassed. Though he's gone, his spirit's still near, In every smile, we hold him dear. Rest in Peace, Richard
Hi Julie, My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend, our love goes out to you and your family during this time of mourning, your Case Farms family is here for you, please call or text if you need anything okay, we join your pain for Richard's loss as he is and will be greatly missed.
I’ll miss you. Thank you