Richard S. Mowl Jr. 73 of Washington died Thursday May 20, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born in Washington on December 28, 1947 a son of the late Richard S. and Lena Smith Mowl.  He was a 1965 graduate of Trinity High School. He then went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force.  He was a self employed farmer.  He served on the Board of Washington County Conservation District for over 30 years, where he held numerous positions. Richard served on many Agriculture related boards and committees throughout his life.  In his younger years he managed the Trinity youth wrestling team and was President of the Wrestling Booster Club.  He belonged to North Ten Mile Baptist Church.  On December 31, 2007 he married Lois Elaine Clemens Mowl.  Surviving in addition to his wife are three children Richard S. Mowl III (Carla), Kristi Lynn Danley-Pysh (Craige), Logan Richard Mowl, stepdaughter Marla Elaine Strike (Ed), two brothers Charles Edward Mowl (Darlene), William David Mowl (Patricia), a sister Debra Lee Miles (John Grubbs), 8 grandchildren James Arthur Anderson, Chelsie Lynn Mowl, Alexis Marie Mowl, Ella Rose Mowl, Micaela Marie Danley Schoedel (Eric), Zackary Alan Pysh, Colton Edward Strike, Ian Paul Strike, as well as many nieces and nephews.  Deceased in addition to his parents are a grandson Alec Barry Strike. Family and friends will be received Monday from 4-8p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East maiden Street Washington .  Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday May 25, 2021 from 10-11a.m. the time of funeral services in the North Ten Mile Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in North Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.