Richard, Bill

James William “Bill” Richard, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 following an illness. Mr. Richard was born June 19, 1937 in Clendenin, WV a son of the late Joe and Grace Cobb Richard. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed wildlife, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed visiting with family and friends. In his earlier years he served as a policeman in Clendenin, WV. Mr. Richard loved Western movies and Country-Western music. He came to know the Lord while he was sick. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn S. Richard of Loris; four sons, James “Neal” Richard (Janice) of Loris, Joseph “Wade” Richard (Lori) of Loris, Billy Joe Richard of Ft. Bragg, NC, and Charles Edward Richard (Yvonne) of Ft. Campbell, KY; one daughter, Janet Ann King (Mitchell) of Loris, four sisters, Martha Lanning of Tipton, IN, Ann Bryant of Clendenin, WV, Gladys Gandee (Dick) of Clendenin, WV, and Emily Mangus of Charleston, WV; two step daughters, Jackie Sue Erickson (Don) of Kokomo, IN and Tammy Johanna Shoffner of Ft. Orchard, WA; sixteen grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Mr. Richard was predeceased by two brothers, John Richard and Orin Richard, one sister, Corey Gandee, one stepson, Edward Lynn Shoffner, and one step grandson, Brad Ashley Laughner. Arrangements: The family will receive friends Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 12, 2011 from the Ward Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Owen Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Princeville Cemetery.