Kenneth Charles Richards, the son of Paul and Eathel (Reed) Richards Sr. was born January 10, 1960 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. He passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 53 years, 11 months and 17 days.
Throughout Kenny's life he lived in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Arkansas, before moving to Red Oak in l984. He was a carpenter and handyman for many years and enjoyed watching western movies, drawing and hands-on work.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Lewis Richards and Paul Richards Jr.; sister, Flora Welch and niece, Alivia Reed.
Kenny is survived by two children: David Tuttle of Hanover, IL and Joyce Nunez of Red Oak, IA; brothers: Ronald Richards of Council Bluffs, IA and Donald Reed of Glenwood, IA; sisters: Betty Wiechmann of Lenox, IA, Ruth Richards Peterson of Red Oak, IA, Tammy Richards of Red Oak, IA and Terri Richards of Red Oak, IA; caregiver, Shawna Hernandez of Red Oak, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Kenny's wishes were to be cremated and no public service held.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.