Thelbert Dean Richards, 89, of the Blair School House Community in Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born November 30, 1932 in Russell Springs, the son of the late James Edward Richards and Beulah Coffey Richards.
Thelbert was a long-time member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United State Air Force, serving as an airplane mechanic in the Korean War. He enjoyed rebuilding cars and trucks, working at stock car races and playing Rook with friends and family. He was known for his infectious smile and whole-body laughs. He was a true blessing to know.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife of 67 years: Helen Holt Richards
1 son: Mitchell (Tracy) Richards of Russell Springs, KY
2 grandsons: Alex (Jessica) Richards of Richmond, KY and Drew (Alysa) Richards of Russell Springs, KY
4 great-grandchildren: Eli, Malachi, Tripp and Meredith Richards
1 brother: Carol Richards of Shepherdsville, KY
Niece: Lisa Smith of Russell Springs, KY
A host of nieces & nephews
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nila Richards (Wilson) Antle.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 2:00pmCT at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with Bro. Charles Edwards and Bro. Bodie Emerson officiating
Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard
Visitation: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 9:00am-2:00pmCT at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church
Pallbearers: Phillip Oakes, Barry Back, Larry Phelps, Orvis Grider, Robert Leach, Jackie Pyles, Ricky Egnew, and Jeff Hancock
Honorary Pallbearers: Brent Snow, Michael Selby, Steven Pierce, Dale Smith, and Ricky Barnes
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Orvis Grider, 67 Glory Lane, Columbia, KY 42728 or to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Thelbert Dean Richards are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
