Gaylon Rudolph Richter, age 55, died peacefully in his home on March 28, 2022 of chondrosarcoma cancer. Gaylon was born in Hurst, Texas on October 23, 1966. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989, and retired as a Major in the Air Force. He was the beloved husband of Paige for 31 years and the father of four children. Gaylon was a 21-year resident of Denton, Texas and an American Airlines Captain and Check Airman. Gaylon was a longtime member and Elder at Denton Bible Church.

Gaylon is survived by his loving wife, Paige Morgan Richter, his daughter Cymre and her husband Jonathan Akin, her two children Marianne and Sylvia, and his sons Brand, Raine, and Rayce Richter. Gaylon is also survived by his siblings, Gwendolyn Harris, Erick Richter, and Geoffrey Richter. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Rudolph and Judy Maurine Richter, and his brother Christopher Lee Richter.

Gaylon's memorial service will be held Thursday, March 31st at 1:30 pm at Denton Bible Church 2300 E University Drive, Denton, Texas 76209.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ), Navigators, or Young Life.

Gaylon Richter was a beloved child of God and we shall meet him again in heaven someday.

"Remember the former things long past. For I am God, there is no other; I am God and there is no one like me. Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that have not yet been done, saying, 'my purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all my good pleasure.'" Isaiah 46:9-10