Richard Allen Bean, II, known affectionately as 'Butch,' passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 79 in Hemphill. Born on November 19, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Richard Allen Bean I and Pearl Marie Bertrand Bean, Butch spent his early years in his birth city before moving to Seattle, Washington, and eventually settling in Sabine County for the last decade of his life. Butch proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to his country. Following his military service, he embarked on a successful career as a salesman for a flooring company.

In his personal life, Butch was a lover of electronics and sports, often spending his free time repairing various gadgets or cheering on his favorite teams.

Butch is survived by his brother, Dennis Johnson and wife, Perla; sisters, Debbie Johnson and husband, Paulie, of Hemphill, and Marie Cruse of Bacliff, ; nieces, Candy Hallman and husband, Jerry, and Tisha Eaglebarger and husband, Double J; and grandchildren, Anthony, Blake, Joseph, Chanse, Zach, Jessica, and Preston.

Committal services for Butch will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas, under the direction of Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill, Texas.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome. com.