IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James Edward
Richards
February 21, 1933 – January 14, 2013
Obituary
James Edward Richards, age 79, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Monday, (January 14, 2013) at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green KY.
He was born on February 21, 1933 in Edmonson Co, KY, the son of the late Walter and Lillie Blair Richards.
He was a retired construction worker, who enjoyed bluegrass and gospel music. He was a member of the Pleasant Union (Wilson) United Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Farris Richards, one son, Sonny Richards of Caneyville, two daughters, Karen (Paul) Newton of Florida and Phyllis (Rudy) Woosley of Caneyville, his grandchildren, Matthew James Willis (Debbie), Katrina Newton, James Cody Richards (Janie) Jacob Richards, one great granddaughter, Christina McDowell.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Mattingly.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, (January 18, 2013) at Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. David Reynolds and Bro. Randy Meredith will be officiating. Burial will be in the Sanders Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. Friday until time of services.
Expressions of sympathy can take the form of donations to the Hospice of Southern Kentucky at 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
He was born on February 21, 1933 in Edmonson Co, KY, the son of the late Walter and Lillie Blair Richards.
He was a retired construction worker, who enjoyed bluegrass and gospel music. He was a member of the Pleasant Union (Wilson) United Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Farris Richards, one son, Sonny Richards of Caneyville, two daughters, Karen (Paul) Newton of Florida and Phyllis (Rudy) Woosley of Caneyville, his grandchildren, Matthew James Willis (Debbie), Katrina Newton, James Cody Richards (Janie) Jacob Richards, one great granddaughter, Christina McDowell.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Mattingly.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, (January 18, 2013) at Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. David Reynolds and Bro. Randy Meredith will be officiating. Burial will be in the Sanders Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. Friday until time of services.
Expressions of sympathy can take the form of donations to the Hospice of Southern Kentucky at 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
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