Freddie "Cope" Richard

Freddie Richard Obituary

RICHARD Freddie "Cope" Richard on Saturday, July 4, 2009. Son of the late Andrew Sr. and Rosemary Young Richard. Brother of Mary Rush, Martha Johnson, Rosemary, Nancy, Andrew Jr. and Warren Richard. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 55. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Greater Full Gospel Church, Mt. Sinai, Little Zion and New Home Baptist Churchs and all neighboring churches; employees of Warren Roofing Co., Sewerage and Water Board, Port of New Orleans, House of Ruth, N'R Peace, Divine Purpose Home Health-care, New Orleans Mission, Ozanam Inn, Baton Rouge Shelters, and Betsy Pancake House are invited to attend Funeral Services on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche St., Algiers, LA. Pastor Leonard Banks, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. Interment in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Professional Services Entrusted to: MURRAY HENDERSON FUNERAL HOME

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Freddie Richard

2 Entries

Trinette Cambrice

July 28, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Kemelashonia George

July 26, 2009

I would just like to say my uncle will be missed by many and will never be forgotten. I'm sorry that I couldnt say my last goodbyes , but he will remain forever in my heart. He has touched the lives of my sons and daughter and his memory will remain with my son Desmin who will play number "88" in his honor.

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