Richard Dale "Ricky" Mather, of Castroville, passed away on October 31, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born July 20, 1956 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Carl Mather and Clara Despain Mather.

On October 17, 1975, he married Mary Elizabeth Foley in Gallatin, Tennessee. They just celebrated their forty-sixth wedding anniversary.

He proudly served in the Air Force for four years at the end of the Vietnam War. He obtained the rank of senior airman.

Ricky was a long-haul trucker, delivering automobiles from the plant to dealerships all over the United States. When he wasn't working, he was either fishing or riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Mather; daughters, Patricia Mather and Nicole Mather all of Castroville; grandchildren, Heather Bowen (Terry), Shelby Gribbin, Rory Wilson, Rhys Wilson, and Clare Gribbin; great-grandchildren, Ella Bowen, JossLynn Bowen, Liam Bowen, Ender Bowen, Lucian Bowen, and Indigo Bowen; siblings, David Miller (Brenda), Don Miller (Janice), Carla Mather, and Randy Mather; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Monday, November 8, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home and again on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. A Prayer Service with Military Honors will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Services will conclude at the funeral home on Tuesday evening.

Memorials may be made in Ricky's memory to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste, Texas, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com