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Anthony Richards Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 26, 2006.

ANTHONY "TONY" H. RICHARDS, 65, of Kingwood, Texas passed away in his home on January 23, 2006 after a long illness. Tony was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 23, 1940 to parents Harold Albert Richards and Mary Gambino-Richards. Tony moved to the Houston area in the late 1950's and began his life long career in the trucking business with Herrin Truck Lines in the early 1960's. Tony worked for McLean Trucking Company and Lee-Way Trucking Company before joining his career employer, Saia Motor Freight, in 1983. Tony was a loving family man as well as a very dedicated company man who built many strong personal friendships during his professional career. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jerri Susan Richards of Kingwood, Texas, son H. Anthony Richards of San Saba, Texas, and daughters Nicole Richards-Fish of Cumming, Georgia and Mary Richards-Smith of Belmont, California. Tony is also survived by three grandchildren; Kaitlin Fish, Jack Richards, and Ryan Fish. Viewing will be held at Rosewood Funeral Home, 2602 Old Humble Road, Humble, Texas on Friday, January 27, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. A private burial service for family members is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2006, and a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Good Shepard Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood, Texas with son-in-law Channing Smith officiating.

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February 11, 2006

R.J.(Joe) Canales posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2006

Patty & Sal Gambino posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2006

Sal & Dana Gambino posted to the memorial.

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R.J.(Joe) Canales

February 11, 2006

My condolences go out to the entire

Richards family.I had the previlage of coming in contact with Tony during his career with Herrin,McLean & LeeWay Truck Lines and me being a Teamster Rep.Tony was well respected by all of his employeees because of his fairness

and his compassion.My his sole rest

in pease.

Patty & Sal Gambino

January 29, 2006

Sue - Harold - Nicole - Mary - To let you know that many thoughts

are with you and to offer you deepest sympathy in the loss of your

loved one.

Sal & Dana Gambino

January 29, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Dana Gambino

January 29, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Sal & Dana Gambino

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Patrick & Sheryl Lewis

January 27, 2006

Our families prayers are with you and yours.

Mr. Richard's has been blessed in life and now with his passing recieves the ultimate blessing of sitting in the presence of Our Lord and Savior.

May your memories and strength in faith guide your family during your weakest hour.

Rex Morgan

January 27, 2006

My wife and I express our sympathies to Tony's family in their time of sorrow. May your hearts be lightened by your love for each other.

Tom & Janis Murray

January 27, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to all of the Richards family. Wish we could have been at the service.

Dianne Efsic

January 27, 2006

Dear Jerri and kids,

Your husband and father was a kind, funny, generous person and we were privileged to know him. Please accept our heartfelt sorrow for losing him here.

He will always live on in memories

Ray and Patti Whitehouse

January 27, 2006

Our deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. Tony was a wonderful person and an inspiration to all who knew him.

Dennis & Donna Dupont

January 27, 2006

I had the pleasure of knowing Tony thru Saia Motor Freight in Shreveport, LA. He was always so helpful with anything that you could possibly need.

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

Tony will be missed by all.

Paul Robey

January 27, 2006

My sympathies to the family. Tony was truly a good man that cared for his customers.

Paul Robey

Cooper Cameron Corp

Lea Cedars

January 26, 2006

I've had the pleasure to work with Tony for 16 years in the Alexandria, LA terminal. I HIGHLY respected him. He has been sadly missed by all since his illness. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Sue, Love and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Lea Cedars

Nanette Sale

January 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am blessed to have had an opportunity to know and work with Tony Richards. His knowledge and inspiration will truly be missed.

Bob and Linda Warren

January 26, 2006

Being a good friend of Tony's son Anthony, I had the privilege of being around Tony on a few occassions. He had such a joy for life that he always brought a smile to my face just being in his presence. Anthony, God bless you and your family.

Jim Myer

January 26, 2006

My heart goes out to you Sue, Anthony, Mary and Nichole, and to all of Tony's grandkids, family and friends.

I know that you will hear all the cliches as we search for words that will comfort you. While you appreciate these expressions, the pain of your loss will remain. No matter how "expected" Tony's passing may have been, the sheer finality of it is still shocking and everything seems so surreal.

I also know that time will heal your wounds and that Tony's spirit will remain here on earth through you.

Again, my condolences. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Your friend,

Jim

Annette Billingsley

January 26, 2006

I work for Tony for 10 years and loved every minute. Tony taught me to be always the best as a person and as a Saia employee. I will miss you Tony deeply.

Marvin Gibson

January 26, 2006

Tony has touched our lives just by knowing him and will always be remembered. My prayers and thoughts go to his family in this time of sorrow.

Edmund Gates

January 26, 2006

Please accept my sincere condolences.

TERRY HANKS

January 26, 2006

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERS

FROM THE ENTIRE BEAUMONT TEXAS TEAM.

TONY WAS AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE

AND WILL SURELY BE MISSED.

Melanie Lewis

January 26, 2006

I work for SAIA in Memphis, and always enjoyed seeing Tony at our annual meetings. He would always lift our spirits, and his great attitude toward life was contagious. My prayers are with you.

Gayla Hawkins

January 26, 2006

May the Lord give you strength to endure this time of grief with the passing of your beloved. May His unceasing Love be a source of continual comfort for you in the days to come! Your family is special to me.

John Ferguson

January 26, 2006

Words are so inadequate at times like this -- know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere condolences for your loss.

Hollie & Rick Gambino

January 26, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the fun that we had with Tony at our wedding. What a unique guy!

Walter Raye

January 26, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tony will be well remembered throughout my life time.

Regards

Walt Raye

Rosemary Gambino

January 26, 2006

AJ and I will very much miss Anthony. We had many good times, many laughs, many deep philisophical conversations, many sharing of stories. He was such a unique individual with a variety of experiences. He had a wisdom about a lot of things. We so appreciated him as a close cousin and loyal friend. AJ and Rose

Vicki Kennedy

January 26, 2006

My heart goes out to the Richards Family at this time and in the days ahead. For all of us that had the opportunity to know and work with Tony know that he was a well respected man here at Saia. He will be sadly missed.

Myrtis Valentine

January 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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