Richard Huyard

Richard Huyard, 78, of West Chester, formerly of Downingtown, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Pembrooke Health and Rehab Center in West Chester.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Frank and Florence Troupe Huyard.
Richard was an area resident all his life. He served in the US Army for six years and then transferred to the US Air Force for eight years. Richard was employed by the Lukens Steel of Coatesville as a welder retiring with 35 years of service. He attended the Presbyterian Church of Downingtown.
He is survived by two children; James Mark Huyard of Mississippi and Cheryl Edwards of Texas, four siblings; Robert Huyard of Parkesburg, Donald Huyard of Blue Ball, Virginia Huyard of Peach Bottom and James Huyard of Coatesville. He was preceded in death by four siblings; Pauline, Ross, Arlene and Frank.
Graveside services will be held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at a date to be announced later.