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Levi Richards Sr.

1933 - 2016

Levi Richards Sr. obituary, 1933-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Levi Richards Obituary

Levi Richards was born to Shelley and Elizabeth Richards in Magnolia, MS on January 16, 1933. A student at Gary Roosevelt High and Levi accepted Christ at an early age. He was employed by the U.S. Steel Mill. On November 13, 1952 Levi was united in holy matrimony to Helen (Word) Richards for 64 years. This union brought forth seven children. Levi went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 7, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents; daughters Rita Childs and Marie Hines, siblings Adline Tabron, Luther Richards, Laura MemBres-Sneed, and Shelley Richards, Jr. two grandchildren Rachel Harvey & Felix Richards. Levi leaves to cherish his memory wife Helen Richards; children Bishop Levi (Jennifer) Richards,Jr., Sandra (Michael) Smith, Shelia Richards,Shelley Richards, Cassaundria Coleman; two brothers Willis (Darlene) Richards and Murray Richards; two special great grandsons Michael Gaines, Jr. and Mar'kel Gaines;special niece Elizabeth MemBres-Rendell; special familyfriend Kevin and a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services Saturday September 17, 2016 at 11:00a.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2016.

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Mike Gaines

February 26, 2017

Papa you were a cool dude even from when I was a little boy. It was always me & you against the world. You were my partner, great-grandfather, and friend. I am proud that I have 16 years of my life filled with memories of you being so gentle and nice to me. Whenever you were around I always felt safe and secure. I really miss you papa. I misssed the times when you would drive me around in my booster seat and I would be wearing my shades thinking I was so cool because my papa was the coolest dude in the world. You may be my grandfather but you were like my father. You showed me the true definition of what a sophisticated and confident man is suppose to be like. I thank you for that, you and nanna are my rocks that keep me sane and vibrant. I absolutely love you and there is no doubt in this world that can change that. While you are in heaven can you save me some figs and ice water for me. Until we meet again.
Yours Truly,
Mike

Eric Hampton

December 14, 2016

Mr. Levi Richards was a great man a great husband grandfather true friend that I can count on anytime I need to talk to you we had a lot of fun together I enjoyed you as a true friend and a father figure I'm going to miss you love you a lot God bless the Richards family and Helen may God continue to cover you in his blood a man

September 13, 2016

I love you Grandaddy you will always be in my heart and on my mind! You will Always be with me in spirit and I will never forget what you have installed in me.
Love your granddaughter
Jessica

RANDY JAMISON

September 13, 2016

GREAT MAN, FATHER & GRANDFATHER. HE WILL BE MISSED... FOREVER!

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