February 27, 1938 – February 19, 2022
Richard Allen Coverdale, 83, Cicero, passed away on February 19, 2022 at Prairie Lakes Nursing Home in Noblesville.
He was born on February 27, 1938, in Noblesville to Marvin Vernon and Edna Amelia (Evans) Coverdale.
He attended Noblesville schools and graduated from Noblesville High School with the Class of 1957. At an early age he learned the skills of carpentering and became very adept at it. He also farmed and raised and cared for livestock that included cows, horses, chickens, ducks and his beloved pets. In later years he worked at Tractor Supply in Westfield for 20 years. His family related that he was always busy!
Richard loved being outdoors, especially being in the woods. He enjoyed hunting, camping, planting and tending a large garden, plus trips to southern Indiana.
He was a member of Westfield Friends Church.
He married Sally Elizabeth (Hale) Coverdale on November 26, 1961, who preceded him in death on August 12, 2014. His parents and a sister, Evelyn Coverdale, also preceded him in death.
Surviving him are sons, Kipp Coverdale of Cicero, and Daniel (Lynne) Coverdale of Westfield; brothers, Robert Coverdale of Frankton, and Edgar Coverdale of Noblesville; plus grandchildren, Kasey Coverdale and Konner Coverdale.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with a time of visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will follow the services at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens near Fishers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 10501 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038.
You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.