George William Richards' Obituary
George William Richards, 81, of Decatur passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 in his home.
Funeral service celebrating George’s life will be 11:00 am Friday, August 6, 2010 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Huss officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service in the funeral home. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to Faith Baptist Church.
George was born on January 20, 1929 in Westbourne, TN the son, Gilbert Walton and Susie Marie Simpson Richards. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a Veteran of the US Air Force. He worked as a heat treat operator for the York Division of Borg Warner for over 35 years retiring in 1987. He married Verna Gail Wetherholt on March 27, 1953 she preceded him in death on February 8, 1999.
Surviving are his children, Gayle Carline Dale of California; Randy Richards Melinda of Dalton City; Jon Richards Julie of Washington State; sister, Betty Martin of Indiana; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, and three sisters.
The family of George William Richards is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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