Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Richard Jr.

1938 - 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Richard, Jr. passed away peacefully and entered the pearly gates of heaven on Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 20, 1938 in Norco, Louisiana and was 84 years old. He went to High School at St. Charles Borromeo, where he was the star quarterback and team captain of the football team. He then attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1962. He has been the pastor of The Resting Place Home Church for the past 41 years and retired from Exxon Mobil after 37 years. He is survived by the love of his life, Helen Webb Richard and have been married for the past 60 years. He is also survived by his eight children: Todd, Tori (Glenn), Brant (Toni), Derek (Rhonda), Tamra (Dwayne), Kendra, Dustin (Janet), and Micah (Michelle); 26 grand and great-grandchildren, Angela, Daniel, Cody, Ryan (April), Cory, Kelsey, Caleb (Anna), Devin (Maddie), Darian, Savannah, Ethan, Andrew, Josiah, Daniel, Nathan, Skyler, Layton, Lucas, Jase, Wyatt, Bennett, Kyle, Nolan, Aulora, Bailey, and Autumn. He is survived by his brothers, Don (Tricia), John (Pam) and sister Mary Ann Ferguson (Ron) and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Louise and Lawrence Richard, brother, Father Ken Richard, and grandson, Jace Richard. Special thanks to their dear friend, Kayce Walton. Funeral arrangements include visitation on Thursday, May 19 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm and service to follow at Healing Place Church of Denham Springs located at 569 Florida Ave SW, Denham Springs, LA 70726. Private burial will be held at a later date.