RICHARD NATHAN “LUMPY” KINDLE
Richard Nathan “Lumpy” Kindle, of Shamrock, Texas, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Shamrock at the age of 44 years, 9 months and 16 days.
A family-led memorial service took place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Trinity Worship Center in Childress, Texas with Ronnie Shoffner officiating. Cremation and arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock.
Richard was born on Feb. 18, 1978, in Childress to Richard and Robbie Albright Kindle. He grew up in Childress and graduated from Childress High School in 1996. After graduating, he moved to Paducah, Texas. He met the love of his life, Eva Shortnacy, in 2015. He then moved to Shamrock,where he lived until his death.
Richard was talented in many ways, especially as a carpenter and painter. Though sometimes hard-headed and loud, he was always a daddy’s boy and one of the kindest persons you could know. He had a big heart, laughed a lot and was known for giving great hugs. He enjoyed many different activities, including cooking, bird hunting, fishing and reading,especially Stephen King novels. He held a special bond with his mother, and he loved all his family dearly.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents,Jack and Eunice Kindle and Joann Albright, and his mother-in-law, Mary Garza.
Richard is survived by his parents, Richard and Robbie Kindle, of Childress; his wife, Eva Shortnacy, of Shamrock; his children, Jaden Waller and husband Cameron, of Memphis, Texas, Miranda Kindle and fiancé Cameron, of Childress, Skylar Kindle, of Lubbock, Texas and Payton Garza, Micah Shortnacy and Bubba Shortnacy, all of Shamrock; his sister,Jennifer Kindle,of Wichita Falls, Texas; his grandchildren, Saylie, Kai and Mason Kindle, all of Oklahoma, and one grandchild on the way; his nieces and nephews, Morgan Kindle, Derek Sanchez, Chasity Prentice, Madison Prentice and Jaylin Prentice, all of Childress; and numerous other family members and friends.
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