RICHARD VON McCARSON, 75, was called home
to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2022, with burial in
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at San Antonio.
He was the youngest of two children. He is preceded
in death by his father, Max, his mother, Jo, and his
sister, Pat. Richard graduated from Beaumont French
High School in 1965. He joined the U.S. Air Force in
1967 and was sent overseas on Christmas Eve of the
same year. He dutifully served his country for four
years during the Vietnam War. Upon his return home,
Richard earned his bachelor's and master's degrees
from Angelo State University.
A lifelong educator, Richard spent the majority of
his career serving as a high school principal across
Texas. Affectionately nicknamed "Mr. Mac" by students,
Richard was a principal for El Dorado ISD, Brenham
ISD, Junction ISD, Ranger ISD, Chapel Hill ISD, and
Rockport ISD. He finished his career working as an
assistant principal for Judson ISD. Richard married
and divorced twice. He was a loving father to his
two children: a daughter, Jennifer Kipping, and a
son, Kelsey McCarson (RHS-1997). He is survived by
his children, their spouses, Jerry Kipping & Rachel
McCarson, and his granddaughter Natalie Kipping.
Richard was well-liked and respected. He loved God,
his country, & the great state of Texas. He especially
enjoyed West Texas, where he loved to drink cold
beer, hunt, fish, and carouse with his many friends.