Born April 6, 1937, in Caruthersville, son of the late Arch and Bea Mott Richards, he was owner/operator of River City Tire Company in Caruthersville.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith Pohlman and husband, Rick, of Sarasota, Fla.; one sister, Margaret Mayo, of Caruthersville and one granddaughter, Taylor Pohlman, of Sarasota.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Henry Richards.
No services planned.
John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti was in charge of arrangements.

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