L.T. Richard, 85, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on August 19, 1940 in Gradyville, KY to the late William “Bill” and Kizzie Janes Richard.
Mr. Richard enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Gay Vails Richard of Columbia, KY
3 children: Herbert Louis Richard (Connie) of Cromwell, IN, Glenn “Fuzzy” Dale Richard (Lisa) of Columbia, KY and Timmy Wayne Richard (Brandi) of Campbellsville, KY
5 grandchildren: Stephanie Elaine Wolfe (Anthony), Anissa Marie Richard Orender (Clayton), Dustin Richard (Brooke), Vincent Wayne Richard (Brianna) and Abigail Richard
4 step-grandchildren: Jessie Dean Yikes, Zachery Freels, Michiah Baxter and Skyla Hayden
6 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grandchildren
1 sister: Lucy Long of Columbia, KY
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Sue Richard McClister, a great grandson, Richard Timothy Kerr; and six siblings: Artie Aaron, Mag Sneed, Margie Sneed, Bernice Taylor, Margaret Davis and Pete Richard.
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Brown and Bro. John Loy officiating
Burial: Union Cemetery
Visitation: Friday from 4:30-8:00pmCT and Saturday morning until time for the service at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Bobby Foster, Ronnie Morgan, Brian Cowan, Vincent Richard, Tony Sneed, Dustin Richard, Donnie Richard, and Chuck Harrell
Honorary Pallbearers: Michiah Baxter, Mark Coomer, Stephanie Wolfe, Adam Rooks, Bubbie Gadberry, Terry Davis, and Anthony Meece
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
