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Kevin Richards Obituary

RICHARDS Kevin Richards, age 61, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Previously employed by family owned business Atlantic Heating and Cooling as an HVAC certified technician for over 40 years. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 17 years, Karla; children, Hannah and Austin all of Hilliard; sisters, Josi Richard of Washington State and Jodie Heath of CA; brother, Daniel Heath of CA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ken and Elaine Romer of Ft. Recovery, OH; sister-in-law, Kathy (Scott) Simonson of Baltimore, OH; brother-in-law, Ted (Lisa) Romer of Ft. Recovery, OH; nieces, nephews, loving extended family and a host of good friends. Family will receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m. at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026. In lieu of flowers, family donations may be made to Karla Richards PO BOX 582, Hilliard, OH 43026. www.tiddfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2013.

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Holland Byrd

January 30, 2013

I will miss all of your wild and crazy stories. Also all of the cool places he took me and all the things we did together. Love you uncle Kevin.

Patti Horne

January 29, 2013

All of the Lemon Grove and Spring Valley crowd had great times with Kevin. That twinkle in his eye will be missed!

Lori & David Angel

January 24, 2013

Kevin~gone too soon. You will be missed and always remembered for your great smile and that twinkle in your eyes.
Love and prayers to all who loved you..you leave a void that can't be filled.

gilbert turbin

January 24, 2013

karla,we never met kevin and i use to party together back in the day.i lost contact with him.my prayers go out to you he was a good man

Clyde Dumas

January 23, 2013

I have a lot of great and funny memories being a kid with Kevin.He always seemed to know the perfect prank to pull. That mischievous smile is what I see when I think of him. He will be missed.

Kathy Bradley

January 23, 2013

When we were little kids all of us cousins used to have such great fun...I feel for Karla, Hannah, Austin, your brothers and sister, and all of the rest of the world who loved you dearly. We will miss your smile...

Jodie Heath

January 23, 2013

Good times!

Jodie Heath

January 23, 2013

Holly Thomas

January 23, 2013

Karla,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family :)

Jodie Heath

January 23, 2013

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I will miss you till we meet again Big Brother. Love you Bubba your baby sister

Mary Prehoden

January 23, 2013

Karla, I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. My heartfelt sorrow for you and the kids. I will keep you in my prayers and hope that you can find peace.

Mike and Lisa Justice

January 23, 2013

So sorry to hear of Kevin's passing.

January 22, 2013

Karla, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your kids. Much love, Betsy Flynn

Barb Beck

January 22, 2013

Words can not express our sadness for you and your family. Keeping you in our prayers.

Ken and Betty Nally

January 21, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Tara Bober

January 20, 2013

Thinking of you all and sending prayers your way.

Mike, Tara, and Cullen Bober

Natalie Mills

January 20, 2013

Much love and prayers to all of you. We're so very sorry.

Carlton, Mary and Kevin Rhoades

January 18, 2013

The Rhoades' send our deepest sympathy.. God Bless!!

Cathy & Bernie D'Ambrosi

January 18, 2013

We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you...

David Whitt

January 18, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elizabeth Lashley

January 17, 2013

Karla and family....Mike and I send our sympathy....we are both with you in prayers....

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