Benjamin Ammon Richards IV

1939 - 2012

BORN

1939

DIED

2012

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Benjamin Richards Obituary

Benjamin Ammon Richards IV, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Granbury. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at St. Stevens Episcopal Church in Hurst. Mr. Richards was born Jan. 26, 1939, in Biloxi, Miss., to Benjamin Ammon Richards III and Norma Fayard Richards. He married Wallis Ann Jacquot on Oct. 19, 1963, in Biloxi. He served in the U.S. Army and had lived in Granbury for four years. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and Louisiana State University. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, DeMolays and was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was active with the National Home Insurance Company. Mr. Richards was on the Risk Management Standing Committee for the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. He was a devout Christian and had served on the vestry of St. Stevens and was past senior warden. He was active in the Cursillo movement. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: Wife, Deacon Ann Richards of Granbury; son, Benjamin Ammon Richards V of Arlington; daughter, Deborah Lynn Foy and husband, James, of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Benjamin Ammon Richards VI, Alexander Jacquot Richards, Micah Medell, Daniel Foy; sister, Norma Jane Richards of Biloxi, Miss.; and brothers, Robert Richards of Biloxi, William Richards of Georgia and Larry Richards of Biloxi.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Richards

8 Entries

Annette Mayer

March 29, 2012

Dear Ann,
I was so sorry to learn of Ben's death. Know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jacquie Shimkus Kelley

March 28, 2012

Dear Wallis Ann and Family,

I was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and compasionate understanding. It has been said that unless you walk in someone's shoes you can not possibly understand what they are experiencing.

I, too, walked in the same shoes of heartbreak and grief that you now are suffering. My husband of 51 years (we were married 22 days after our June 2, 1960 graduation from BHS) passed away on June 11, 2011. It is still as fresh as the day he left. If there were words to help you through this I would wish to be first to share them with you; however, that not being possible, let me assure you that you and your precious family will be in my prayers daily and if ever you need someone to have a listening ear, give a call; I will have an available ear, day or night. I'm quite the insomniac.

Take care of you, dear friend of long ago, your strength will be needed more than you'll ever imagine as time passes.

God keep all of you in His Blessings. He is always with you.

Sincerely,
Jacquie Shimkus Kelley
Class of 1960 BHS

March 27, 2012

Ann,
We regret to hear of Ben's passing. Our family wants you to know you were their for us as we will be their for you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Carla Drew & family
Tammy Campbell & boys

Robert Hobgood

March 27, 2012

WIth deepest sympathies for Ann and family. We share in Benny's passing. First Cousin Robert Hobgood and wife, Spring, TX.

Don Munson

March 26, 2012

Ann,
Benny and I were classmates at Biloxi High and brothers in the Order of DeMolay. He was and always will be one of my Best Friends, Forever.
Don Munson

Karen & Larry Bailes

March 25, 2012

Ann, Ben, Deborah and family,

We were saddened to hear of Ben's death. Remembering happier times at PK, and Ben's wonderful laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Together In Christ,

March 25, 2012

Dear, dear Ann, Will and I were saddened today when we read of Ben's death. We will hold you and your family in our prayers...Nancy Clack

March 25, 2012

Benny - We shared many good times in Demolay together and likewise when you joined me at LSU. I'll always remember our many trips back to Biloxi on weekends. I went by your parents home several times in the past to try and track you down, but could never catch anyone home. Speaking of your parents home. Remember that was where I spent the night before my wedding at Biloxi First Methodist. You Gerry Howell and Susie Thornton and my dad and his wife were the only ones that came to my eloped wedding.I am sorry to finally find you this way! Good bye old buddy. Bill Munson

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