Charles Edward Richards Sr., age 86, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (December 4, 2015) at his home.

He was born on August 28, 1929 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late William Vernus and Beulah Ethel Davis Richards.

He was a Korean Army Veteran, a sheet metal worker and a retired realtor, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Highland Park Masonic Lodge # 865 in Louisville, the Shrewsbury Eastern Star and was a deacon and faithful member of the Beech Grove United Baptist Church.

He is survived by three daughters, Debra Lucille Williams (Cecil) of Millwood, KY, Patricia Carol Ramsey (Mike) of Chalybeate, KY, and Beulah Charlene Richards of Leitchfield, four sons, Charles Edward Jr. (Carolyn) of Mt. Sherman KY, Thomas Rae of Caneyville, KY, Michael Lee (Renee) of Louisville, KY and William Steven Richards (Tina) of Leitchfield, two sisters, Margaret Pogue of Louisville, Betty Jean Smith of Priceville, KY, four brothers, Donald of Middletown KY, Daymond and Gerald of Bonnieville, KY and Raymond Richards of Priceville. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris J Richards, a daughter, Mary Darlene Richards and a brother, Kenneth Richards.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, (December 9, 2015) at the Claggett United Baptist Church, 4052 Owensboro Rd. in Leitchfield. Bro. Tommy Jackson and Bro. Wayne Tomes will be officiating. Burial will be in the Sanders Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and at the Claggett Church from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.