Richard Lee Cary, 78, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. He was born July 20, 1948 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Carl and Emma Cary. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Carl Cary; sister, Sally Showalter and her husband, Butch; son-in-law, Barry Smith Jr.; brother-in-law, Rusty Sloan and by a granddaughter, Leslie Cary. He was a Barboursville Volunteer Fireman from 1971 to 1993. He worked for Sturm Machine for 38 years and was currently working for the Cabell County Sheriff Department. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Cary; daughters, Caryn Smith and Tina Thompson (Jason); sister, Helen Sloan; grandson, Cameron Smith; sister-in-law, Barbara Cary; special niece and nephew, Danielle Fields and Richard Sloan; best friend, Scottie Workman and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for their care and compassion. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville with Pastor Corey Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may visit from 11 to 1 p.m. Tuesday October 27, 2026 at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
