Randolph "Randy" Richards

Randolph "Randy" Richards, 97, passed away March 12, 2006. He
was born in Mansfield, Ohio on March 31, 1908 to Edgar and Fannie Richards. He is survived by Elizabeth, wife of 63 years, and daughter, Gayle Grigg. He moved to Phoenix, AZ, in 1994 from Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated in 1929 from Akron University with a degree in mathematics and was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in the Mechanical Goods Division and retired as Plant Controller in Noblesville after 43 years. Over the years, Randy enjoyed giving his time to community organizations. He was the founder and president of the Firestone Noblesville Alumni Assoc., president of the Boys Club of Noblesville, president of the 50 Club of Hamilton County, treasurer of Hamilton County Republican Central Comm., treasurer of Hamilton Centers, Inc., board member of Riverview Hospital Memorial Foundation and chairman of the Noblesville First United Methodist Church finance committee. He was a life member of B.P.O.E. #576 Noblesville Elks, a member of the Classic Corvette Club and an outstanding golfer. Randy had a love of jazz, especially Dixieland, that began
as a drummer in a band during his college days. He was a member of 16 jazz clubs from Washington, D. C. to Sacramento, CA. His vast jazz collection of albums, books and photographs have been donated to jazz clubs and groups across the U.S. including TJEN, Traditional Jazz Educators Network, in Centreville, VA. A special thank you to the care givers and staff at Pennington Gardens for their kindness and care of Randy. No
services are planned. Interment will be in Akron, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville, c/o Executive Director 1448 Conner St., Noblesville, Indiana 46060.