In Memory Of
Donald Leon Richards
1944
2024
Donald Leon Richards
July 17, 1944 — March 18, 2024
*Piano intro by Vince*
Donald Leon Richards – brother, father, uncle, Papaw, token hippie – died on March 19th. Born the third of seven to Margaret and Leon in Akron, he met Peggy {Myers} during the 3rd quarter of the football game between their two schools when he invited her then boyfriend to join his big band.
They married in 1964 and had 3 children, Vincent, Brian "BC", and Monette (Steven) – the latter being their favorite.
Don had a lifetime love of trains, music and baseball, through which he met many of his dearest friends. He was known for going to concerts with his oldest grand-daughter, Deidre, where he was granted the title of Honorary Lesbian.
He was given 9 lives and lived 10 of them.
*Drum solo by BC*
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his older brothers, James "Dusty" (Beulah) and Thomas "Ace". He is survived by his wife; his sister-in-law Becky (Steve); brother-in-law Tom (Wanda, d.), brothers Ed (Joni), Jon and Denny; sister Mary "Micky"; his three children; three grand-children, Deidre (Eddie), Kayleigh, and Talon; 3.5 great grandchildren, Mara, Audrey, Lincoln and little TBD; and all of the nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to come share their favorite stories of Don at the Celebration of Life ceremony being held at the Green Diamond Grill, 125 2nd St NW, Barberton, OH 44203 on Saturday, March 30th. Doors open at 5:00 PM; the ceremony begins at 6:00 PM. Acoustic guitars are welcome if you feel so inclined to play/sing a song in his honor.
Donald Leon Richards – brother, father, uncle, Papaw, token hippie – died on March 19th. Born the third of seven to Margaret and Leon in Akron, he met Peggy {Myers} during the 3rd quarter of the football game between their two schools when he invited her then boyfriend to join his big band.
They married in 1964 and had 3 children, Vincent, Brian "BC", and Monette (Steven) – the latter being their favorite.
Don had a lifetime love of trains, music and baseball, through which he met many of his dearest friends. He was known for going to concerts with his oldest grand-daughter, Deidre, where he was granted the title of Honorary Lesbian.
He was given 9 lives and lived 10 of them.
*Drum solo by BC*
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his older brothers, James "Dusty" (Beulah) and Thomas "Ace". He is survived by his wife; his sister-in-law Becky (Steve); brother-in-law Tom (Wanda, d.), brothers Ed (Joni), Jon and Denny; sister Mary "Micky"; his three children; three grand-children, Deidre (Eddie), Kayleigh, and Talon; 3.5 great grandchildren, Mara, Audrey, Lincoln and little TBD; and all of the nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to come share their favorite stories of Don at the Celebration of Life ceremony being held at the Green Diamond Grill, 125 2nd St NW, Barberton, OH 44203 on Saturday, March 30th. Doors open at 5:00 PM; the ceremony begins at 6:00 PM. Acoustic guitars are welcome if you feel so inclined to play/sing a song in his honor.
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Celebration of Life
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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