Richard Ernest Twombly, 66, of Abbeville, husband of Madeleine Esther Tertrou Twombly, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at his home. He was born in Boston, MA to the late Raymond Hall Twombly, Jr. and Inge J. Serfert Twombly. Mr. Twombly proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He owned and operated D & M Lawn Service and Mosquito Control in Florida before moving to South Carolina and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, David Samuel Robertson. Mr. Twombly is survived by his wife, Madeleine, of the home; three sons, Raymond Hall Twombly, Rick Twombly, and Randy Twombly all of Englewood, FL; a daughter, Ingea Twombly of Las Vegas, NV; and a sister, Judith Ann Twombly. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Abbeville is assisting the Twombly family.