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Donald Richards Obituary
Donnie was a long-time resident of Denton and Corinth. He started in business with a pump truck working on oil and gas wells as Richards Well Service. He was also in the land development and construction business as DBR Construction in Denton.
He was a 20-year member of the Oakmont Country Club in Corinth, he dearly loved to hit a ball as he would say while golfing. He also enjoyed quail hunting with his nephew James. He loves his family and church.
Donnie is survived by his nephew, Jamie Richards and his wife, Silvia of Gainesville, Texas, nieces Cheryl Watts and husband Doug of Elkwood, VA, Cynthia Shell and husband Charles of Gainesville, and great-nephew Alan Richards of Sanger, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother John Edwards Richards, and his companion Kathleen Love.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1:00 - 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church of Denton, 1114 W. University Drive, Denton, Texas. Funeral services will follow at 2:00pm. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, Texas.
Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
He will be missed and loved by many.
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Page Davis Maddox
February 27, 2025
Sorry to hear of Donnie´s passing. I remember him as a great pool player, with a cool Dean Martin vibe.
Benny and BarbaraRussell
February 25, 2025
We are so sorry to read of Don's passing. Wishing comfort and peace for his loved ones.
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