Richard Ray Stailey, 76 of Midland passed away on January 25, 2018. Memorial services will be held at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm.Richard was born July 30, 1941 to Jeremiah and Lora Stailey in Callisburg, Texas. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Patricia Coomer on March 20, 1967 in Gainsville, Texas. Richard had a good sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. Richard was an avid reader of historical novels and an avid gardner. He was a long time member of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE).He is survived by his wife Patricia (Pat) Stailey of Midland, a sister, Geraldine Bryant and husband Fred of Callisburg, Texas, nephew, Larry Wallace and wife Debbie of Callisburg, Texas, and nephew, Jerry Mac Stailey of Wichita Falls, Texas.He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, John Stailey and Jerry Mac Stailey.The family would like to express their gratitude towards the members of First Christian Church, member of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association and the doctors and staff of Midland Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to: The American Heart Association, 3205 W Cuthbert Ave, Ste A5, Midland, TX 79701 or the First Christian Church, 1301 W. Louisana Ave, Midland, Texas 79701.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,
