Gary Richards Obituary

In loving memory of Gary Richards of Franklin, Indiana, who departed this world on December 7, 2025 at the age of 79. Gary leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Gary shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Gary farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Lee Richards and Virginia Louise Richards (Wagner); and his brother Stephen Lee "Steve" Richards. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Sue Richards (Skaggs) of Franklin, IN; his children, Scott Richards (Kelly) of Greenwood, IN and Bethany Hannon (Patrick) of Greenwood, IN; his grandchildren, Emma Richards, Benjamin Hannon and Laura Hannon; and his brother Dennis Richards (Annetta) of Greenwood, IN. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorial contributions may be made to the following, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or at http://www.michaeljfox.org, the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or Disabled American Veterans, 2740 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225 or at http://www.dav.org.