Richard Eidlebach, 48, went to be with his Lord, May 16, 2010. He was born on August 3, 1961 in Bay City, Texas. Richard loved to ride his Harley , hunting, fishing, and especially going to the beach. He loved his family and friends. He never met a stranger, helping anyone he could. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and son. He is survived by his loving wife Candy; by his children, Randy Eidlebach, Rebecca Eidlebach, Terrell Blackwell and wife Amy, Chase Blackwell and by his granddaughter Mollie Jane Garza; mother, Katherine Eidlebach; brother, Ross Eidlebach, Jr. and wife Ivy; sister, Caryn Eidlebach Bosse. He is also survived by many loving family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Ross Sterling Eidlebach, Sr.. Funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck with Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers, Terrel Blackwell, Chase Blackwell, Justin Ferguson, Mike Smith, John Ross Eidlebach, and Marty Johnson.