James R. Richards Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James R. Richards of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on September 4, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Richards to pay them a last tribute.
As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence "Kie" Richards and Stella Boyd Richards; and his son Ronald. He is survived by: his daughters, Becky Donley (Ed Flesch) of Springfield and Dawn Rena Thompson (David) of Williamsville; his granddaughter Veronica Bigley (Joey) of Riverview, FL; and his great grandchild Lola Belle Bigley.
