Sam Richard's Obituary
Sam McKinley Richard, 79, left us to be with The Lord on January 5, 2014 after a long illness. He was retired from Memphis Light Gas & Water, and served over 30 years as a board member of LG&W Federal Credit Union. Sam was a graduate of the Tech class of 1952, a Past Master of Raleigh Lodge #770 and was a member of Decatur Trinity Christian Church. A dear father and friend to many was preceded in death by his son, Michael Richard. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Bunard (Rich); grandson, Michael Richard, Jr. (Linda); great-grandson, Landon Samuel; granddaughter, Dana Barnes (Carl); and great-grandchildren, Jacob and Lauren. He also leaves his life long friend, Elizabeth Carter; a brother, Mason Richard (Matil) of Chattanooga; a sister, Doris Ellis of California; and a sister, Donna Phillips (Frank) of Texas. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 8 at memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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