Larry J. Richards

Obituary

Larry J. Richards

1937-2022

Larry J. Richards, age 84, of Bowling Green passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 24, 1937 to late Autrey L.  and Donna Mayrine Lindsey Richards. He was married to Glenna Faye Richards, who survives.

Larry served in the United States Navy and was a former construction worker for Stewart-Richey and Division 9 Finishes.  Later on, he opened his own company, Richards Acoustical. He enjoyed singing and sang in several gospel quartets with his family. Larry was also know for making life-sized animal figures out of Dryvit for his grandchildren.  He was a member of Fairview United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— three sons, Billy Richards and Bobby Richards both of Bowling Green, and Bryan Richards (Leanne) of Smiths Grove; six grandchildren, Ashley Meredith (John), Jennifer Vincent (Kyle), Adam Richards (Stephanie), Josh Richards (Tensley), Lauren Richards and Luke Richards; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Beuford Richards, Overt Richards, Jimmie Richards (Kathy) and Tommie Richards (Lola); one sister, Oneta Simpson (Jerry).  He was preceded in death by his siblings Jerry Richards and Dottie Minton.

Interment will be in the Fairview Church Cemetery.

VISITATION

12-7 PM, Thursday, June 9, 2022

Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

9-11 AM, Friday, June 10, 2022

Fairview United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE

11 AM, Friday, June 10, 2022

Fairview United Baptist Church

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