Richard Sheridan was born July 01, 1947 in Augusta, Texas to loving parents, Marshall Ney and Margaret Sheridan. Richard was a graduate of San Augustine High School, class of 1965. He continued his education receiving a Master's Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. His first job out of college was at Union Grove High School. He later taught and coached at multiple schools including, Diboll High School, Manor High School and later Cedar Hill High School where he retired. After retiring from teaching, he began working for Marshall Public Library. Richard was a member of Cypress Valley Bible Church, the Grapeland Masonic Lodge #473, Bronson Eastern Star, Marshall Masonic Lodge #22, the Sharon Shrine Temple in Tyler and served on the Board of Directors of Augusta Cemetery. Richard Sheridan served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

Surviving Richard, his loving wife, Sandra Hodges-Sheridan, of Marshall; daughters, Melissa Peick, of Ft. Worth, Amanda Demarest of Denver, CO, Sherri Sheridan of Plano; step-daughter, Kelli Hearne of Grand Prairie; brother, Bill Sheridan of Longview; sister, Pat Wood of San Augustine; brother, Mike Sheridan of Roanoke, VA; sister-in-law, Patricia Dzurik and husband, Dr. Gerald Dzurik of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Azure, Max, Teddy, Bridget, Ashlee Peralez and Weslee Hearne; great-granddaughter, Tessa Peralez. Preceding him in death are his parents.