James L. Richards Jr.

RICHMOND, Ind. - James L. Richards Jr., age 65, of Richmond, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at his home. Born April 21, 1949, in Richmond, to James L. and Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Wright Richards Sr., Jim was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was awarded the purple heart. Jim worked in the capping machine department at ALCOA, retiring in 2001 after 32 years of service. He was a life-member of the Marine Corps League and the VFW Kirk-Little Post 1108. Jim was a member of the AMVETS and the Hagerstown American Legion. He liked to sing and play the guitar and loved to ride motorcycles. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Minton Richards to whom he was married on September 7, 1990; children, Rebecca Marie (Jerry) Weiss of Ridgeville, Indiana, Brian James (Tammy) Richards of Eaton, Ohio, and Melissa Marlene (Sean) Gallagher of Richmond; step-son, Chad Michael (Mary) Baumer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Heather, Cody, and Hannah Weiss, Clay Napier, Chad Richards, and Collin and Ava Gallagher; step-grandchildren, Savannah and Bryce Baumer; great-granddaughter, Serenity Clair Napier; sister, Karen (Buddy) Bleiker of Dalhart, Texas; step-sister, Ramona Martin of Richmond; step-brothers, Richard Martin and Rick Martin, both of Richmond; nieces; nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Richards Sr.; mother, Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Martin; step-father, James 'Bud' Martin; brother, John Dane Richards; sister, Darlene Wilkes; and step-sister, Cathy Martinez. Visitation for James L. Richards Jr. will be from 12 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. James Slaven officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps and the Wayne County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, Wayne County Unit, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

James L. Richards Jr.

April 21, 1949 - April 8, 2015