Harry Richard Mayabb, age 83 of Edwardsville, IL, born October 18, 1935 in East Prairie, MO, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at his residence surrounded by family.

Richard was an Army veteran.  He had worked as a waste treatment operator for the Chrysler Plant in Fenton, MO.  Richard loved and believed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and he shared that love openly with those around him.  He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.  He liked to fish and travel with his wife, Ruby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Mayabb and Geneva (nee Sailors) Aydlott, and a brother Luther Edward Mayabb.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruby (nee Claybrook) Mayabb, whom he married March 28, 1959; a daughter, Debra (James) Amsbury of Edwardsville, IL; a son, Kenneth Mayabb of Edwardsville, IL;; four grandchildren:  Jimmy (Nikki) Amsbury, Jerry (Katie) Amsbury, Brianna Mayabb and Abby Mayabb; six great-grandchildren:  Liam, Keller, Sylas, Dean, Eva Mae and Emlyn; a brother, Clarence (Margie) Mayabb of East Prairie, MO; two sisters:  Helen Kersey of East Prairie, MO and Faye McDonald of Collinsville, IL; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. following the visitation.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, IL.

Memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital and will be received at the funeral home.