Jun 22, 1940 - Jan 25, 2020
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Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
Bob Richards, age 79 of Tuttle, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Bobby Ray Richards was born June 22, 1940 in Amarillo, Texas, the youngest of two sons born to James Andrew Richards and Myrtle Rose (Light) Richards. He was raised in Fritch, TX and attended Phillips High School. Bob answered the call to serve and joined the United States Navy, serving his country proudly. He married young to Lula Mae Harp and to this union, 3 sons, Kyle and twins, Kevin and Gregory were born. Bob worked in heat and air throughout his life. He specialized in refrigeration and retired as a pipefitter. He later married, Judy Enyeart. When he wasn't working, Bob enjoyed camping and traveling a bit, and he never missed an opportunity to go fishing. He loved old westerns, and particularly the old black and whites. Bob was truly a people person and had the unique gift of friending anyone. On November 2, 2016, Bob married Beverly Jo (Dodd) Coleman in Okla. City and two families became one. He was a family man first, and a faithful member of the Church of the First Born in Newcastle. "He will be dearly missed! "
He was preceded in death by:
3 sons, Kyle Richards and twins, Kevin and Gregory Richards;
1st wife, Lula Mae Richards and 2nd wife, Judy Richards and
His parents, James and Myrtle Richards.
Bob is survived by:
His wife, Jo Richards of the home;
Step son, Rusty Coleman of Newcastle;
Daughter-in-law, Diana Richards of Delta, CO;
Brother, Bill Richards and wife Sue of Lubbock, TX and
4 grandchildren, Dakoda Richards and wife Alison, Megan Richards,
Hailee Richards and Taylor Richards, and
A host of other family and friends.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2020,
At the Church of the First Born in Newcastle.
Burial will follow at the Blanchard Cemetery.
Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com.