Raymon Elan Richards of Ellisville, Mississippi, died Sunday June 27, 2021. He was born December 4, 1936 in Jones County, Mississippi. He was 84 years old.

Mr. Richards is survived by his son Perry Richards (Donna) of Crystal Springs, grandchildren Nicholas Richards (Joanna) of Petal, Adam Richards (Katy) of Florence, Land Smathers (Haley) and Anna Bea Rogers (Wes) both of Aberdeen, Carson Flumm of Crystal Springs and Pearl Judah, sister, of Newton, Alabama. Also surviving him are six great grandchildren, Audrey, Megan, Abby Grace, Rivers, John Luke and Lucy. Preceding him in death was his wife of 62 years, Merle Dobson Richards in 2018, parents Wootson and Mary Estelle Gladney Richards, brothers Aubey and Paul Richards, sisters Edna Duke and Flora Mae McDonald, and Cindy Moore Richards.

He was born December 4, 1936 in Jones County, Mississippi. Mr. Raymon worked for many years as Rig Superintendent for Zapata Off Shore Drilling Company. He served in the United States Air Force where being awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Air Force Longevity Service Award. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 12:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home. The burial will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor T.J. Stroo will officiate with Ellisville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements (601 477-3797).

Pallbearers will be Nick Richards, Adam Richards, Carson Flumm, Raymond Duke, Les Robinson and Kenneth Kitchens.

Memorials are welcomed to New Hope Baptist Church at 654 New Hope Rd, Ellisville, MS 39437


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