Billy Joe Richards, 88, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Center.

 

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Enterprise Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating.

 

Mr. Richards was born September 24, 1929, in Shelby County, to Martin L. Richards and Reable K. Richards.  He proudly served in the United States Army.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Annie Ruth Richards of Tenaha

 

Children:

Edward Richards of Tenaha

Tracy Barr and husband, Steve, of Center

Martha Shelton of Joaquin

Billie Pritchett of Joaquin

Marty Pierce of Joaquin

 

Grandchildren:

Michelle Whiteside and husband, Darrell, of Center

Randall Pritchett and wife, Heidi, of Joaquin

Matthew Shelton and wife, Kim, of Chireno

Chad Barr and wife, Darby, of Center

Osha Myers and husband, Danny, of Joaquin

Jared Richards of Tenaha

Ashely Weir and husband, John, of Joaquin

 

16 Great Grandchildren

 

3 Great Great Grandchildren

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Daughter: Beverly Pierce

Great Granddaughter: Monica Shultice

Parents: Martin L. Richards and Reable K. Richards

Siblings: E.B. Richards, Jerry Richards, Helen Tyler, Bonnie Jean Richards

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com