Mr. Richard Vern McQuillin, age 91 of Montgomery, Louisiana, passed away on

Friday, March 1, 2024.

Born on Saturday, November 12, 1932 in Hargis, Louisiana, he is preceded in

death by his parents, Henry and Neta Britt McQuillin; nine siblings; and

grandson, Dalton McQuillin.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Evelyn Glascock

McQuillin; sons, Rickey McQuillin (Robin), Kyle McQuillin (Elaine) and Ronald

McQuillin (Wendy); daughter, Cheryl Tyler (Chris); 13 grandchildren, 15

great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard McQuillin was a man of many talents, hobbies, and occupations. At 18

he was drafted into the Korean War and served his country well. After returning

home he would later become a junior high science teacher. He taught for 22

years and his eyes would light up with joy when he spoke of his former students,

even decades after retirement. Richard's love of music enabled him to serve the

Lord as Music Director at Prospect, Montgomery, and Hargis Baptist Church for

many years. He played guitar from childhood until his very last days. He said it

was one of his most cherished gifts to still be able to play guitar. He also had a

love for the outdoors, with interests ranging from hunting, horses, and farming.

Rumor has it he was the best quail hunter around. But perhaps what Richard

McQuillin is most well known for is his watermelons. He grew watermelons for

decades, but after retirement, turned his watermelon farming into a very

successful business, with his largest seasons harvesting over 150 acres of the

sweetest watermelons in Central Louisiana. Richard was able to continue his

love of farming watermelons well into his 80s.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Hargis

Baptist Church with Rev. Doug James officiating. Interment will follow in the

church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM

and again on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until time of services.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Dustin McQuillin, Justin Tyler, Jarrett

Tyler, Jason McQuillin, Maxwell Lindsey and Chris Tyler.

Online condolences may be made to the family at

www.southernfuneralhome.com