Larry Edward Richards, 79, of Cutler, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in his residence.
He was born September 19, 1945, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Harley Roy Richards and Bernice Irene Weaver Richards Wade.
Larry was a 1963 graduate of Parkersburg High School.
He had retired after 35 years as a supervisor for the Human Resource Development Foundation.
He was a member of Lynn Street Church of Christ and a former member of Belpre Church of Christ. Larry was very active in church and served as an usher and greeter.
He enjoyed playing poker, hunting and saltwater fishing. He loved riding and caring for horses. Larry was a huge West Virginia University fan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sue Boyd Richards; his children, Shane Richards (Amy) of Cutler, and Vanessa Richards (John Tingler) of Palmetto, Fla.; his grandchildren, Brant, Kent, Drew and Lennon; sister, Karen Gorrell (Mike); and good friends, Mike and Cindy Inman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Richards (May); and his sister, Connie Harlow.
The family would like to thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice, nurse Emily Seaman and caregiver Jill Byers for all of their wonderful care and support.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 21, and 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in Leavitt Funeral Home Belpre (Ohio), where funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., with Ron Laughery and Brian Grubbs officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Humane Society of Parkersburg, 530 29th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com
