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Calvin Thomas "River" Richards
1996 - 2016
Calvin Thomas "River" Richards
1996 - 2016
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BORN
1996
DIED
2016
Calvin Richards Obituary
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Sean Richards
December 14, 2019
Love you and miss you Calvin!
Jamie Nowell
January 26, 2017
Len and family, I am beyond saddened to learn of Calvin's passing. I have been thinking of and praying for you all since the accident. I am so sorry that you are going through such a loss. I pray that time will heal your broken hearts and that you may hold tight to all your wonderful memories of Calvin forever. Much Love from the Nowell Family.
Scott & Kristin Campbell
December 27, 2016
Dear Len & Donna and Family,
Our hearts are broken for your loss of Calvin.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Kristin Campbell
December 27, 2016
Dear Len and Donna & Family,
Our hearts are broken for your loss of Calvin. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Scott & Kristin Campbell
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December 24, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Brian Richards
December 23, 2016
Len, Donna, Corey
I cant begin to express my shock and sadness at the death of Calvin. Another Richards gone way too soon. You have my deepest sympathy. I wish I could find something more helpful to say even though words cant help much. I hope you find comfort in family and friends. I've never been good at expressing myself especially with something like this. I hope it helps.
L and M P.
December 23, 2016
Dear Len and Family,
We were so very sorry to learn of this terrible happening. River was such an awesome young man, whose enthusiasm for life was infectious.
We so enjoyed his musical talent, especially seeing him sing and play his guitar at Delaware Day held at Columbus State this past April 12th.
We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
December 22, 2016
THANKS FOR THE MANY TIMES YOU CAME OVER AN WE GOT TO ENJOY YOUR COMPANY! FLY HIGH, R.I.P. CALVIN..
December 22, 2016
Donna, Len and Corey- I am thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace and comfort as you celebrate Calvin's life.
Kristin Wallschlaeger
The Compassionate Friends
December 21, 2016
Dear Richards Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The
Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and
siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide
comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or
sister or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in
Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church
1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us.
We Need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Ben & Shirley Barton
December 21, 2016
Len, Donna,Corey and all relatives and friends of Calvin. I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God comfort you today and
the days ahead.
Ben and Shirley Barton
Englewood, Florida
December 21, 2016
So very sorry for the familiy loss. Tragic!
Tina Francis
December 21, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family as you go through these difficult days ahead of you!
Jennifer Kirby
December 21, 2016
Calvin was a band student of mine at BVMS. I will forever remember him happily tooting away on his saxophone, grinning at me from behind his glasses. Such a tragedy. Donna & Corey, and all of his friends & family, are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Wilson
December 21, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear Calvin has pass away. He was such an young man who had a lot ofHope
Uncle Tony
December 21, 2016
Love you Calvin. I will miss you. Love and condolences to Len, Donna and Corey.
Rhonda Finley
December 21, 2016
I served as a chaperone at Lakeside for Youth where I witnessed River shine a bright light to many. He was always eager to lift a hand and give an encouraging word. He had an exuberant personality and people were drawn to him. He appeared to have a rock solid faith so rest comfortably knowing he's with Jesus. Prayers for peace, comfort and healing of broken hearts.
Kevin and Emily Galloway
December 21, 2016
Dear Len, Kevin and I cannot express our sorrow about the loss of your talented, gracious and precious son. Our hearts are broken for you and your family. As with everyone who knows about this tragedy, we wish there was something we could do, but there is not. We can only offer our prayers and hope that they help in some small way.
Pamela Johnson
December 20, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss Len and Donna. Heaven gained an angel. Though I did not know you, I worked with your father years ago. I'm sure you had a zest for life and fun. You painted this world with your life, you were the brush and your life the canvas!
Sean Richards
December 20, 2016
Im so sorry for your loss Uncle Len, Corey, and Donna. Calvin will be loved and missed by all of us. Love all of you and praying for you.
kayleigh
December 20, 2016
Love u river! love kayleigh dan landon jayce and brody
Maria
December 20, 2016
Too many best memories to share, but great ones were even just getting to Skype you and talk to you so much. Love you Rivey.
kayleigh
December 20, 2016
LOVE YOU RIVER! forever and always!❤
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