James L. "Jim" Richey

James L. "Jim" Richey

James Richey Obituary

Visit the Benton Funeral Home - Bearden website to view the full obituary.
James "Jim" L. Richey, age 83 of Bearden died Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home in Bearden. He was born December 27. 1939 in Lynn, Arkansas. He was a retired construction superintendent and a member of Bearden First Assembly of God Church in Bearden.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Loise Richey; wife, Junie Richey; daughter, Ronnie Perry; brother, Frank Richey; and sister, Hazel Richey. He is survived by one son, Michael Richey of Thornton; one step daughter, Sheri May of Thornton; three grandchildren, Dylan Quarles, Tyler Perry, Samantha Burns; two great grandchildren, Clover Quarles and Grayson Perry; caregiver and friend, Mary Ellen Quarles of Bearden.
Visitation will be Tuesday 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday at Bearden First Assembly of God Church in Bearden with Rev. Travis George and Rev. Brent Mixon officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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Benton Funeral Home - Bearden

843 N. Cedar, Bearden, AR 71720

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