Key Largo, Florida
Sep 23, 1927 – Apr 1, 2017
RICHARDSGilbert Burdette Richards, Jr. died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at his home at Ocean Reef on Key Largo, Florida surrounded by family and his dearly loved dogs. The cause was complications of COPD. Gil was born in Waycross, Georgia, in 1927 to Gilbert Richards, Sr., and Helen Harris White. He...
Read MoreI don´t know if I have given my condolences before.Gil established a small facility in Frenchburg Ky,which provided employment for many years in a poor county.I was County Attorney at the time.All I can say is he was a great and caring man!I treasure his memory!
John A. Nefzger
March 31, 2025
As Menifee County Attorney,I got to know Gil when he put a Richards Industry facility in Frenchburg Ky.He was an outstanding gentleman and frien God Bless his memory!
John A. Nefzger
September 14, 2022 | Friend
I learned of Mr. Richards' passing through an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer today (10/1/17) naming GIl as a Cincinnati Trailblazer.
I was a driver for Mr. RIchards at times and the education I got from from him each time was far more valuable than the actual wages I received. I was made to feel a member of the family whenever I had contact with Mr. Richards.
Favorite memory: I had to drive Gil and his family to Cleveland for a family function (christening?). On the return...
October 01, 2017
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Debbie Elliott
May 23, 2017 | Holly, MI | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad always made me feel like part of the family. One of my dearest friends, his daughter Helen, introduced me years ago and I always thought of him as a 2nd Dad. He will be dearly missed but I am sure we will all meet again! Our loss but HEAVEN'S GAIN!
love prayers and hugs
Pearson / Elliott
May 23, 2017
I am very sorry to hear about his passing, I knew Gil for many years as pert of the control valve community and thru his ISA involvement He definitely will be missed . I remember when he invited the ISA 75 control valve committee, when we had a meeting in Cinn, to his house for drinks before going out to dinner.
Gil may you rest in peace.
Warren C. Weidman
May 09, 2017 | Reading, PA
I wish to add my condolences to the Richards family and add that I knew Gil for 20+ years meeting him at various trade shows, he always had time for chat. RIP Gil I will miss you.
Winston Wainwright
April 30, 2017
Gil was very welcoming to us as new members of TLYCC 27 years ago and made us feel special ever since.We valued his interesting conversations with us.Our sincere condolences to the family.
Jeffrey and Donna Green
Jeffrey Green
April 09, 2017 | Bellaire, MI
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Bill and Margi Hardigg
April 07, 2017 | Cincinnati, OH
