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James Richard Obituary

James Richard, 80 of DeLeon Springs passed away at his home on September 26, 2025. He was born in Bangor, Maine on December 5, 1944 and moved to Florida in 1984 from Connecticut. James retired from Sparton Electronics as a foreman in the early 2000's. He loved being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed playing golf. James was predeceased by his beloved wife Kerry Richard. He is survived by his daughter Amy Kelder (Kevin) of DeLand; 3 granddaughters Whitney Taylor (Keith), Anna Kelder and Megan Kelder; great-grandchildren Caleb Taylor, Kaliya Moreland, Kilani Moreland, Kadin Murray and Cullen Faul; sister Linda Gothrow and brother Joe Richards.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by KNXV on Sep. 26, 2025.

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