David Richards' Obituary
David V. Richards, 72, of Memphis, TN passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis on Monday, July 19, 2010. Mr. Richards competed in the Junior Olympics in track and field, and played football for the University of Oklahoma on a scholarship. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran, retired police officer, retired District Manager of Porter Paint, and an employee of Home Depot. Mr. Richards, an avid golfer, was also an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia Richards; one daughter, Jacque Lawless (Jimmy); a son, David Blaine (Molly); step-children, Lisa Yates and Michael Sink; brother, Donald Richards (Norma); grandchildren, Nicole Lawless, Caitlin Lawless, Rubyhelen Makala Richards, and Davidwarren Jordan Richards, and a step-grandchild, Ross Sink. Mr. Richards was preceded in death by his previous wife Beryl Jean Richards in 1994. The visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 2969 Mendenhall Rd. Memphis TN.
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