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Norman Richards Obituary

Norman "Uncle Bucket" Richards transitioned on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his residence. Son of the late Emma D. Richards and Norman Thompson. Beloved brother of Marva L. Brown, Marvin L. Richards, Lee Bienemy, Jr., Zina B. Williams(Troy), Dina B. Joseph (Gerald), Barbara J. Thompson, Gaynell Thompson and Norman Thompson; the late Earl (Joyce) Erwin, Audrey D. James and Ernest L. Jones. Also survived by a devoted niece, Aisha Brown, friend, Roland Tambrella, Jr., as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends; Pastor, Officers and members of First Baptist of Verrett, Bethlehem of Dalcour, LA and First Asia Baptist Churches , all other surrounding churches of St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes; Staff and employees of C.J.Robin Seafood, United States Postal Service, Holiday Inn (Causeway Blvd), Safety Kleen Co., OschnerHealth Center and V.A. Medical center are invited to attend the service. A funeral will be held at First Baptist Church, 3737 Bayou Road, Verrett, LA on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11 AM, Rev. Dr. Raymond Allen Smith, Officiating. Interment Merrick Cemetery. Visitation 9 AM in the church. Final Arrangements entrusted to Charbonnet Family Services (504)302-1520.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 18 to Jul. 21, 2017.

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Zina James

August 5, 2017

To my Uncle Bucket, I couldn't find this book last Saturday on your birthday to say Sending a shout out to Heaven to my Uncle Bucket on your 61st.birthday!Happy Birthday to you in Heaven Uncle Bucket! R.I.P Uncle Bucket! I Love You! Until We Meet Again My Uncle Bucket! Zee!

July 22, 2017

To the Richards Family,
We are so sorry that you loss your brother. I,m going to miss him passing in front of my front door. Just depend on God for your support. He,s there for all of you. A family that prays together stays together.
King and Linda Sanchez

Zina James

July 20, 2017

Uncle Bucket,You are with Ding Dang n Audrey Rhodes now man! So take your rest my Uncle Buc! I Love You!You said once Audrey Rhodes go you wouldn't be long after you were right! God saw you was ready, so he took you home! I know it's real now Uncle Buc, even though I saw them put you in that wagon I just couldn't cry now I'm sitting here so hurt because my Uncle Bucket is truly gone! I remember telling you not to say that you was gonna go if Audrey Rhodes go! We grew up in the house with you Uncle Bo, Michael Black n Darrell Chicken Red I always knew n Love ya'll no matter what, but God Loves you best My Uncle Buc! Gone but never forgotten! Always in my heart! R.I.P. Uncle Bucket! I Love You! Your Niece Zina James!

Iris Rhodes

July 20, 2017

You will be truly miss here on earth but god knows best you gain your wings and now you can fly like you want we will miss you and you'll always be in our hearts love your nieces Iris,Britanical and Ke'Niy we love you uncle Bucket

Nyia Williams

July 20, 2017

I am sorry for your lost I will you and your family in my prayers

Britanical Brooks

July 20, 2017

You will truly be miss uncle bucket love and miss you love Britanical

Lil Marvin Winesberry

July 20, 2017

RIP Bucket

Stanley Robinson, Sr.

July 18, 2017

May God strengthen the family during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

3737 Bayou Road, Verrett, LA

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21

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

3737 Bayou Road, Verrett, LA

Jul

21

Interment

Merrick Cemetery

LA

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