Ed Richey's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ed Richey

November 20, 1938 - January 31, 2025 (86 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ed Richey's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Ed Richey

November 20, 1938 - January 31, 2025 (86 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ed Richey Obituary

The passing of Ed Richey (Chattanooga, Tennessee) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 31, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Ed may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret G. Richey and Robert E Lee Richey; and his sister Jean Helton. He is survived by: his wife Dixie Varnes Richey; his children, Lisa Richey Radney (John) of Columbia, SC and Michael W Richey (Edith) of Hickory, NC; and his siblings, Robert Richey (Sara) of Chattanooga, TN and Ginger McGhee (Edward) of Lexington, KY.. He is also survived by five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.



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