William Delmer Richards Obituary
The passing of William Delmer Richards of Franklin, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 30, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Delmer Richards to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Elmer and Cleora Richards (Smith); and his sister Virginia Lee Burton (Leo). He is survived by: his wife Karen Smith (Grossaint); his children, Julie Richards of Vermont, Della Stewart (Chad) of Peoria, IL and Dane Richards (Jessica) of Toulon, IL; his stepchildren, Kreig Smith (Brenda) of Katy, TX and Kelly Joe Lamb (Roland) of Waynesville, NC; his grandchildren, Stephen Ripka, Tara Ripka, Kayleigh Smith, CJ Richards, Will Richards, Alexander Schmedt and Zachary Schmedt; his siblings, Ezra Richards (Artice) of West Virginia, Ethel Mae Nicholson (Orren) of West Virginia and Henry Richards (Maryann) of West Virginia; the mother of his children Trudy Ripka; and his grandson William.
