Mr. Richard Edward Schell Jr.

September 19, 1967 - November 5, 2014

Richard Edward Schell,Jr., 47 of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away suddenly on November 5,2014. Richard was born in Spring Valley, IL to Mary (Kohr) and Richard E. Schell Sr. on September 19,1967. He grew up in Cherry,IL and Bradenton,Fl where he was a graduate of Bayshore High School in 1986. Richard met his wife Laura L. Sund while working in Bradenton, the couple married in May of 1998. From the beginning he loved taking his wife on cruises to exotic locations and taking family vacations with the children. Richard enjoyed hosting gatherings and entertaining family and friends. He was always the life of the party and enjoyed making people laugh. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge where he would go to socialize and shoot darts with his friends. Richard was incredibly selfless, he would do anything for his family and friends, he believed that family came first and he showed that to them everyday. Richard was proceeded in death by his mother and father. Richard was survived by his wife Laura Schell, sister Tricia (Dr. Robert) Shefsky, his children Kyle Baker and Tara Baker, grandson Logan Dye, nieces Sarah and Mary Shefsky, and nephew Samual Shefsky. Richard was a wonderful person, a loving family man, and will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. Receiving of friends will be from 11am-1pm Saturday November 8th, 2014 at Roundup for Jesus 910 E. Main st. Lumberton,Ms. Memorial service to follow.