RICHARD LEE THOMPSON, 71, of Moriarty, NM passed away on June 28, 2014. Richard was born June 17, 1943 in Moriarty to Herman and Bernice (Merchant) Thompson. He was a lifetime resident of Moriarty. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Kevin Lee Thompson in 1980. He is survived by his daughters Kym Peters and her husband David of Phoenix, AZ, Debbie Thompson of Moriarty, NM and Tami Owings and her husband Craig of Helsinki, Finland; brothers Donnie Thompson and Bobby Thompson; grandchildren Matthew Ireland, Janessa Ireland, Justin and Erica Williams, Lilissa Williams and fiancé Johnathan Cooper, Charlee Williams, Chelsey and Reece Scott, Amanda Owings and Sean Owing; and his dog “Buddy”. Cremation has taken place.