Robert Richards

Robert E. Richards, 83, passed away peacefully at his home to his eternal Heavenly home, on July 21, 2019 at 11:40am following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
He was born April 4, 1936 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Daniel and Ida (Brewster) Richards. On March 16, 1957 he married the former Mary K. Rhodes, who survives. From that 62 year blessed union he is survived by their four children, Robert E. (Laura) Richards, Jr., Steve (Patty) Richards, Cathy (Bill) Crowe, an Scott (Cheryl) Richards. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He is survived by a sister, Bea (Carl) London, two brothers, Larry (Debbie) Richards, and James Richards, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Jerry Richards, an infant brother, Roger Richards, and a sister, Dorothy Butcher.
Bob was employed by the Mead Corporation for 43 ½ years. He served as First Elder for both the Happy Valley CCCU and Jefferson Avenue CCCU. He was an avid reader and enjoyed writing poetry. He was often asked to write poems for special events of friends and family members. Bob was a member of the Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ in Christian Union.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Huntington Memorial Cemetery on Liberty Hill Rd. Directly following the graveside service, a Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00pm at the Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ in Christian Union with the Rev. Mark Clendaniel officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Adena Hospice.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Seidensticker and the Adena Hospice staff and volunteers for their care of Bob during his illness.

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