George Richards, 72, of Milan passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side. George was born on Friday, February 3, 1950 in Aurora, Indiana; son of Ernest and Mary (nee’ Castletine) Richards. George married Susan Richards on June 10, 1972. He worked for the South Dearborn School Corporation as a custodian. He enjoyed tinkering around the house, camping, and loved riding his side-by-side.
George will be missed by his wife of 50 years, Susan Richards, of Milan; daughters Jody Richards of Moores Hill and Kelly Richards of Milan; brothers Harley Richards of Milan and Gene Richards of Aurora; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary, son Harold Richards, brothers Bussell Richards and Kenny Richards, sister Mabel Romains, nephews Bobby Richards, Charles Richards, and others.
Family and friends may gather in remembering George from 3:00 – 5:00pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow at 5:00pm with Tito Pel officiating. Memorials may be given in honor of George to the Ripley County Animal Shelter.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, 707 S Main Street, Box 243, Milan, 47031, (812)654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of George.