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Darrell Richards Obituary
He was born June 3, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia, a son of the late Glen H. and Mary L. (Smith) Richards. Darrell was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He worked at Kent State University with the Campus Environment and Operations department. Darrell enjoyed camping and restoring old cars, especially his 1939 Dodge.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years Sherry Richards, his daughter Suzi (Dennis) Megraw of Ravenna, and his grandson Liam Megraw. Darrell is also survived by his sisters Joyce (David) Jones of Rockmart, GA, and Rosemary (Chuck) Bryce of Xenia, OH.
Friends will be received Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 5-7 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Park with military honors.
Condolences and memoires may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
(Wood-Kortright-Borkoski 330-296-6436)
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrell Richards
Rita Costick
May 1, 2011
Sherry, Stephen and I are keeping you in our hearts today and always. We imagine a guardian angel keeping watch over you and your family as you face the days ahead. Your strong spirit will help your journey. With affection,
May 1, 2011
Sherry, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you find peace and comfort in your memories of Darrell.
Susie (Krieger) Bodenstadt
Christine Schwinn
April 30, 2011
Sherry & Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Christine Schwinn
April 26, 2011
Sherry, So sorry for your loss, may God be with you at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family.your friend always. Love Tom & Rena Chaney
Gary and Caroyl Fowler
April 25, 2011
Sherry and family: We were so deeply sorry to hear about Darrell's passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 25, 2011
Sherry,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers.
-Nikki Bishop-Heidbrider(Bill and Diane's daughter)
teri brown
April 25, 2011
Rose, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May your memories of him help hold you up during this most difficult time.
Steve and Shay Burwell
April 24, 2011
Sherry and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of loss. There are no words to express how sad we are at the loss of a good man gone too soon. He will be missed.
April 24, 2011
Dear Sherry & Family
We will always remember Darrell. So sorry for your loss and you will be in our prayers. With Love Tom & Rosie
April 24, 2011
Dear Sherry & Family,
Sorry for your loss. Darrell will be missed. Love, Gary, Dixie, and the Stewart Family.
Gwenn & Roger Vincent
April 24, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home
April 24, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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