Jack Bryant

Richey

Rev. Jack Bryant Richey, 92, of Blanchard, passed away October 9, 2025. Jack was born June 14, 1933, in Dibble, OK, to Rev. Clay and Shay (Ramsey) Richey. He graduated from Blanchard High School and married his high school sweetheart Mona Raye Taylor, August 17, 1951.

In 1962, Jack committed his life to the ministry, and together he and Mona served churches in Oklahoma and California for over fifty years. In addition to his pastorates, Jack devoted his life to the spreading of the Gospel in other capacities: serving on the faculty of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and directing the Pastoral Ministries program, traveling as an evangelist across the United States, preaching over 600 revivals. He also held leadership offices for state and national Free Will Baptist organizations, culminating as Executive Secretary for Oklahoma Free Will Baptists. For over 40 years, Jack's blessed many with his strong bass voice in The Oklahoma Ministers' Quartet, as he shared the joy of a musical and preaching ministry with his good friends Homer Young, Waldo Young, and Delbert Akin.

Jack and Mona shared life as gracious hosts, loyal friends, and exemplary role models for 62 years of marriage. His quick wit, wise counsel, and steady leadership made him a favored friend to many.  But at age 92, he spoke often of being "homesick for Heaven."

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers - Edward, Roley and Jimmy - and his stepmother Jewell. He is survived by three children: Garry Richey (Donna) of San Antonio, TX, Rhonda Giles (Rev. Frank) of Newcastle, OK, and Dana Jinks (Tom) of Burkburnett, TX, seven grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

As he is now reunited with Mona in Heaven, he will be remembered and missed by a host of family members, friends, and church members who know that, as he used to sing, he "won't regret a mile."

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Newcastle Free Will Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.