Richard E. Northup

Richard E. Northup, 62, of Bidwell, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1951 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Charles Lowell and Ardilia Cantrell Northup. Surviving are his companion, Debbie Boothe of Bidwell; two sons, Joshua A. (Angel) Northup of Gallipolis and Richard J. Northup of Lancaster; a daughter, Heather J. Northup of Grove City, Ohio; two stepchildren, Eric J. Boothe of San Diego, California and Neal J. (Heather) Pryor of Philo, Ohio; three grandchildren, Austin B. Northup, Bryson A. Northup and Treyson C. Northup; step grandchildren, Kyle Kelso, Breanna Kelso, Lillie R. Rosser, Sydney Pryor; four brothers, Jimmy Northup of Gallipolis, Larry (Valerie) Northup of Canton, Ohio, Gary (Sandy) Northup of Vinton and Ronnie Northup of Gallipolis; two sisters, Shirley (Loren) Beaver of Gallipolis and Loretta Beaver of Crown City; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Leota Beaver, and three brothers Roy Northup, Hiram Northup and Blake Northup. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.