Richard Harris Key, 85, of Ozark, Arkansas passed away on July 31, 2016 in a local Fort Smith hospital. He was born on July 28, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Alvernon and Laura (Watson) Key. He was a entrepreneur having owned several business’ throughout is life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Patricia and by one son, Thomas Key. Richard was of the Christian faith. He is survived by his one son, Allen Key and his wife Lisa of Westminster, Colorado; one sister, Claudia Tittle of Broomfield, Colorado; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Key was cremated under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Arkansas.