Roy C. Richards, 82, passed away on August 15, 2019 at his home in Lawrenceburg, KY. Roy was born on June 7, 1937 in Russellville, IL to Jesse and Lula Bird Richards. Roy served in the United States Air Force, and was retired from Johnson Controls, Vincennes, IN and Noble Metals in Shelbyville, KY.

He was an avid outdoorsman, but his main passion was fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jane Watson Richards: his brother, Orville Richards: his sister, Mae Moyes; daughters, Tammy Hill, Julie Richards and Kristi Richards all of Lawrenceville, IL, ;sons Larry (Julie) Richards of Dalhgren, IL, and Tony (Amy) Watson of Healy, KS; grandchildren, Brooke (Edge) Gher, Tiffany (Nathan) Spore, C.J. Richards, Ian (Harley) Winship, India Winship, Yzabella Winship, Jason Richards, Megan Richards, Arianna Watson, Seth Watson, Kael Watson, Chance Martin, Skyler Catiller; great grandchildren, Jude DeCausey, Hallie Gher, Rylee Hunsaker, Blayke Harvey, Jadya, Kaitlynn, Lorilei and Myles Winship, Lincoln Fausnaught, Payton Catiller and Edward Martin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Lula Bird Richards; brothers, William "Pete" Richards, Jesse "Buss" Richards, John Richards, and Frank Richards; sisters Agnes Harrington, Ruth Hays, Doris Dennison and Vonda Vollmer; and a great granddaughter, Rowan Jade Harvey.

A memorial service will be held at the Russellville Community Church, Russellville, IL on August 24, 2019 at 10 A.M., CDT, with Pastor Curt Beadle officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Russellville Community Center for family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beadle Bunch Relay for Life or the Relay for Life of your choice.