Jesse Francis Richards of Park Hills, Missouri, was born on March 11, 1948 in Potosi, a son to the late Lee Edgar Richards and the late Gladys Marie (Henson) Richards. Jesse passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 having reached the age of seventy.
Survivors include his three daughters: Debra K. (Michael) McGee, Tanya Miller, and Jayme (Ryan) Green; four grandchildren: Courtney (Michael) Bonacker, Larry Miller III, Landyn Green, and Matthew Green; two great grandchildren: Preslee and Maggie Bonacker; one brother, Leeman (Linda) Richards; three sisters: Shirley Link, Penny Skaggs, and Juanita Combs; mother of his children: Charry Viehland; also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In addition to his father and mother, Jesse was preceded in death by two brothers: Marvin “Skeezix” Richards and wife Lydia, Johnny Richards; sisters: Betty Pratt and Ida Mae Richards; three brothers-in-law: Earl Link, Frank Temple, and Russell Combs.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the DeClue Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow beginning at 1 p.m. with Elder Mike Jarvis officiating.
Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Funeral Home, Potosi, Mo.