Richard Allyn Tuey

September 27, 1946 - December 11, 2020

Richard Allyn Tuey was born on September 27, 1946, in Banning, California and passed from this life on December 11, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona. Richard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was very proud of his grandchildren and spent as much time as he could with them. He loved to give gifts to his grandkids and to spend vacations with them and their parents. Richard was outspoken, extremely generous, and loved planning and attending family get-togethers. He was a Christian, a proud patriot, and a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ethel; his children, Dawn (Matt) Hayden, Christina (Donnie) Henderson, and Richard (Kate) Tuey, Jr.; his seven grandchildren, Alex Hayden, Joshua Henderson, Allyn Tuey, Tyler Tuey, Heather Hayden, Caleb Henderson, and Sydney Tuey; his siblings Sandie Gerhard, Dianne Watson, Steve Tuey, and Mike Schrampfer. He was preceded in death by his sister Linda Watford and his grandson Cade Tuey. Richard was loved by many friends and extended family members and will be greatly missed. Private graveside services with military honors will be held on December 21, 2020 in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.