RICHARD HARVEY FOLLIS

Richard (Dickey) Harvey Follis, 90, of Ozark, formerly of Willard passed away on May 22, 2025. He was born on Feb. 2, 1935.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he drove tanks for the general. A man of several professions, including police officer and Tastee-Freez owner/operator, he ended his work career, retiring from managing the B.N.S.F. sheet metal shop. When not working, he was an avid golfer and long time Green Hills Country Club member.
He is survived by his daughters, Sheryl Cochran and Charlotte Follis; son, Tyler Follis, and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Carol Lee Follis; son, Rodney; uncle, Joseph Shipman; mother Maxine Shipman and father James Follis.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Larry Ball officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home in Springfield.