Richard Lynn True

November 6, 1944 - November 18, 2021

Richard Lynn True, 77, of Germantown, TN passed away peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital East while surrounded by family on Thursday, November 18, 2021, following a stroke. He was born to Harrison Leon True and Mildred True on November 6, 1944 in Memphis, TN. Richard was raised by his Mother and Stepfather, James McNeil in Jackson, TN. Richard graduated from South Side High School in Jackson. Richard spent his life in service to his fellow man: Boy Scouts, Air Force, Police Officer and a Mason. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Richard graduated from Memphis State University (now U of M) with a BS in Criminal Justice. Richard served in the Memphis Police Department for 29 years. Starting as a patrolman and working his way up to the rank of Inspector. For a while, he became the “Eye in the Sky” as the traffic reporter and would broadcast live on local radio and TV channels. During one broadcast he nicknamed the 240/385 junction as the “Lorena Bobbitt Cutoff”, which brought many a guffaw from his audience. Richard was a keen observer of human nature which served him well. His quick wit, his sublime sense of humor and his vast repertoire of anecdotes and jokes left most folks walking away with a smile on their face. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and James McNeil and his two his half-brothers, Mike McNeil and Phillip McNeil. He leaves his beloved son, Jason C. True of Memphis and Jason’s Mom, Kay Sedgwick of Florida. A visitation will be held at Memphis Memorial Park, Riverside Chapel, 5668 Poplar Avenue, on Wednesday, December 1 from 9 AM to 10 AM, immediately followed by his funeral at 10 AM. Interment will be at the West Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery later at 1 PM.