Charles Phillip "Phil" Richmond

Charles Phillip "Phil" Richmond obituary, Mineral Springs, AR

Charles Phillip "Phil" Richmond

Charles Richmond Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services on Jan. 1, 2026.
Charles Phillip Richmond, age 78, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, passed away December 21, 2025, at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Ashdown, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Phillip Richmond and Noble Edith Richmond of Foreman, Arkansas.

Known to many as Phil, he was a science teacher at Foreman High School and Fairview High School. He also served four years as a weather observer in the United States Air Force. Phil later retired as a Senior Chemist with Day and Zimmerman at the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna Lowery Richmond, a daughter, Courtney Richmond, and a son, Phillip Richmond, all of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, and two sisters, Cherylene Richmond and Denise Stuart of Wichita Falls, Texas.

In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

Cremation is under the direction of Tri State Cremation and Funeral Services.

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