Richard Raymond Sage

Richard Raymond Sage, born March 27, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas, died December 4, 2005 after a battle with liver disease. He loved his family with a large and caring heart.Richard was a man who lived life to the fullest with a carefree spirit.He had many likes.Call him Casanova; he loved women, fast cars, sports, Rock & Roll music, all types of animals, and a wide variety of interests in the Indian culture. He was areal firecracker, living life large!A man with a bright smile that could be seen worldwide, and a strong heart of gold. His compassion for others spoke volumes. He would give the last shirt off his back to someone in need. Preceded in death by his mother: Berenice Flores Sage. Survived by his father: Jack H. Sage and 5 children, Candace Ann Sage of San Angelo, TX., Brandon Lee Sage of Mesquite, TX., Christopher Sean Sage of Mesquite, TX., Shannan Autumn Norberg of Rockwall, TX., & Jake M. Sage of Mesquite, TX.; 2 brothers, John Sage of San Angelo & Mike Sage of Sunnyvale, TX. 6 grandchildren, Taylor Sage, Ashton Norberg, Haley Sage, Karis Norberg, Nicholas Sage, and Dane Norberg. Richard grew up in the San Angelo and Abilene areas of Texas, He was a young entrepreneur in his early 20's, owning a Night Club and starting in Real Estate. He moved to Dallas with family in 1971. He worked in Real Estate with Sarah Siegel at Dallas East Realty, before starting his own business, Sage Realty, in 1977 in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas. He made many large sales in Real Estate, and was a successful developer and builder throughout the 1980's. Moved to Tennessee in 1987. Had many business ventures including building & running a batting cage, pizza parlor, and Barbeque restaurant. He later moved to Florida in the early 90's, where he worked as a FEMA insurance adjuster and builder after Hurricane Andrew. Later he moved to Maryland and returned to Dallas in 2004, where he worked in Sales. Some would consider him a nomad, although, throughout his travels he touched the lives of many and was loved by all. His family and friends will cherish and remember him with love and compassion. May he rest in peace. RICHARD RAYMOND "TWO FEATHERS" SAGE 3/27/43-12/4/05 An Indian's Prayer O Father Whose voice I hear in the winds and Whose breath gives life to the world, Hear Me. I am a man before you, one of your many children. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and Make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunsets. Make my hands respect the things you have made, My ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may know the things You have taught my people The lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength, Father, Not to be superior to my brothers, But to be able to fight my worst enemy, Myself. Make me ever ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eye, so that When life fades as the fading sunset, My spirit may come to you without shame. Memorial service will be 11:00AM Thursday, December 8, 2005 at the New Hope Funeral Home Chapel.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a hospice of your choice.