Funeral services for Richard Lynn Magby, a Bentley, OK resident, will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Lehigh Baptist Church with Bro. Lloyd Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Magby Family Cemetery in Bentley, OK with Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka in charge of arrangements. Family night is Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Magby was born September 27, 1950 to Mershel Correll and Kathleen Elizabeth “Betty” (Stewart) Magby at Bentley, OK and passed away April 11, 2026 at Atoka at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 15 days. He graduated from Olney High School and went on to attend Murray State College. Richard was a Preacher, rancher, cow buyer and hauler. He proudly served his country in The Army National Guard. He married Kimberly Annette Beal on January 25, 2014 at Coalgate First Baptist Church. Richard was the pastor of Lehigh Baptist Church for 13 years, also preaching at several of the churches throughout Atoka and Coalgate. He was the Director of Missions of Atoka-Coal Baptist Association for 30 years, and a member of the Farm Bureau Board since 2018.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Annette (Beal) Magby of the home in Bentley, OK; sons, Kevin Magby and wife Cindy of Bentley, and Philip Magby and wife Carminia of Olney; step-daughters, Leanna Ybarra of Olney and Kyla Willis of Bentley; grandchildren, Jake Magby of Bentley, Shelby Wilson and spouse Rylie of Caney, Courtney Cook of Bentley, Ethan Magby and wife Mariah of Norman, Kade Magby and spouse Sarah of Atoka, Kylie Magby of Olney, Kolten Magby and fiance Avery Ben of Clayton, Caitlyn Sandlin of Italy, Dennim Davidson of Atoka, Chaizyn Ybarra, Giana Ybarra, Maxton Ybarra, all of Olney, Gracie Willis, and Kindle Willis, both of Tushka; great-grandchildren, Nolan Wilson, Hayden Richey, Brinley Wilson, Renlee Magby, Nova Magby, Iris Magby, and Winona Burroughs; sister, Nadine Hamilton of Mulvane, KS; brother, Jeff Magby of Caney; sister-inlaw, Maxine Baird of Purcell, OK; fatherin- law, Nickey Beal of Olney, mother of his boys, Sharon Magby of Coalgate; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many dearly loved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mershel Correll and Kathleen Elizabeth “Betty” (Stewart) Magby; granddaughter, Tisha Capelle; brother, Ray Magby; sister, Wanda Nelson; brothers-in-law, Ronald Collins, Bob Hamilton, and Floyd Nelson; mother-in-law, Anna Mae Beal; and father and mother-in-law, James and Margaret Palone.

Casketbearers will be Jake Magby, Ethan Magby, Kade Magby, Kolten Magby, Bradley Magby, Cody Magby, Johnny Campbell, and Keith Mansell. Honorary casketbearers will be Benny Owen, Tony Airington, Olan Rogers, Nickey Beal, Cecil Holt, Dee Hensley, Don Sherrer, Lindsey and Julie Grant, Laura Sherril and Johnny McClellan.

Condolences may be sent to the family by email to browns@atoka.net. Please reference the name of the deceased in your correspondence.