Timothy D. Richards

Living in Traverse City we only saw Tim those few times we traveled to Billys to see and hear some Blues. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the music we both loved. Bruce and Patty Hess

I didn't know Tim well, but knew, at the start of summer concert season, that I'd run into him and he'd be taking photos; and he'd smile and say hello :) This summer will be a bitter-sweet beginning; we've lost so many since kind souls since the beginning of the pandemic. Those faces, now missing from the crowds, will be greatly missed :( My condolences and prayers go out to Tim's friends and family.

Tim was a mainstay for years at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival where we met and began our years long friendship built around our love for blues music. Tim was outspoken and highly opinionated which meshed perfectly with me. In later years he was so kind when I came to Rockford to visit my mother, always making it a point for us to get together for dinner, or maybe a blues gig, or perhaps just to cruise around in his classic El Camino. Great blues photographer too! RIP my friend.

On behalf of the City of Rockford, I'd like to send our deepest condolences to Becky and family. Tim was a mainstay at our Rogue River Blues Series and will be greatly missed. He was also a great resource for me to help come up with new bands. Rest in peace my friend.
Steve J Jazwiec
Former Mayor
City of Rockford

It had been awhile since I've seen Tim but I will certainly feel his absence in my universe of friends.

Saddened to hear of Tim's passing
Another brother in the Blues gone home to enjoy thw masters.
Thanks for all your work & devotion to W.M.B.S
Sincerely,
Mike & Leslie Williams

Tim was my friend for 24 years...met Tim when we both sat on WMBS board many years back. Kind ...funny..solid friend. Last time I saw him mid summer 2020 he was happy and looking towards the future...he will be missed.

Rest in peace brother blues lover.
Bruce and Patty Hess
Traverse City

My heart is sadden by the passing of Tim. He was a great influence to spreading the joy of the blues to all of Grand Rapids. He will be greatly missed!