Richard Bauguess

James Richard Bauguess, 84, of Asheboro, passed away on March 12, 2025, at his home.

Born in Wilkes County, NC on August 2, 1940, Richard was the son of the late James Dewey Bauguess and Janie Rose Bauguess. He was a retired teacher. He liked listening to bluegrass music and was a avid collector of everything, especially records. Richard loved his grandkids and his pets and enjoyed spending time with them. Richard never met a stranger and had a great sense of humor, always cracking corny jokes.

Surviving are his wife, Susan McNeil; daughters, Marian Cooke, Melissa Brewer; stepdaughter, Lisa Withrow; stepson, David Currie (Laurie); brother, Jerry Bauguess; grandchildren, Cameron Currie, Stephanie Bosher, Austin Withrow (Leslie); and great grandchildren, Kacen and Jaxxon.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A memorial service will be held at a later date.