American Legion member Richard A. Jasper, of Westminster, MD

Richard A. Jasper, of Westminster, MD

Richard A. Jasper, of Westminster, MD, son of the late Esther Jasper Collier and Charles Collier of Ellicott City, MD passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 22, 2022. 

Richard grew up in Ellicott City, MD and served overseas in Germany for the US Army with honorable discharge in 1962. He was a current member of the Carroll Post 31 of the American Legion in Westminster, and a past member of the American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223. 

He married Gloria Justice April 15, 1970, and made a home in Howard and Carroll Counties. 

Richard worked loyally at Transco, one of the Williams Companies for 33 years. Richard was also an avid horseman with active participation at The League of Maryland Horsemen, serving as president for many terms. In recent years he enjoyed calling BINGO at the Westminster Senior Center and spent Saturday mornings drinking coffee and solving the world's problems with his friend Mike Carter. 

Richard was predeceased by siblings Tommy Jasper, Al Jasper, Bill Jasper, Hazel Geiman, Ann Senterfitt, Georgie Collier, Jenny Hampton and best friend Ralph Mullins. He is survived by his brother Joe Collier. In addition to his loving wife, Gloria, he is also survived by his children Robert Jasper of Port St. Lucie, FL, Frank Jasper of Port St. Lucie, FL, Spring Haley-Yox of Littlestown, PA, Amy Bay of Union Bridge, MD and Hope Jasper of State College, PA. Grandchildren Wyatt Haley, Travis Drake, Brianna Hunt, Shane Haley, Shelby Bay, Kayla Jasper, Adam Jasper, Christopher Bay, Blakely DeWetering, Malcolm Liu and Great Grandchildren Jaxon Haley, Jaxon Drake, Gunner Barnett, Henslie Hunt. 

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Westminster Senior and Community Center, 125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.

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