COLUMBUS
John W. Richards, 78, died at 3:19 p.m. March 14, 2018, surrounded by his family at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.
John was born August 16, 1939, in Columbus, to Calvin and Caroline Brooks Richards. He married Carolyn K. Huffer on February 3, 1962.
John was employed as a quality supervisor for Cummins Engine Co. for 27 years and retired from Impact Forge.
Before his marriage, he was an assistant Boy Scouts leader. He was the treasurer for the Petersville Elementary P.T.O. and attended Columbus Free Methodist Church.
He was a girl’s softball coach, played on an old timer’s softball team for many years, and umpired at CERAland. He enjoyed league bowling, swimming at CERAland, and fishing in the creek, where many lures were lost.
John collected baseball caps and was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
He had a passion for cars, convertibles and jeeps.
John loved doing yard work, making straight lines when cutting the grass, and enjoyed back yard fun and games with his girls.
He was an animal lover with a great personality, sense of humor, jokes and one-liners.
He was a proud and loving father and grandfather who loved attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. John had an enormous love for his family.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2018, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Castle officiating. Calling will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughters, Pamela K. (Todd) Muncy and Michelle R. (Rick) Hatchett, both of Columbus and Terri L. Richards of Southport; grandchildren, Patrick (Jessica) Muncy, Denise K. Muncy and John Wesley Hatchett, all of Columbus; a great-grandson, Reece J. Stephens of Columbus; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Richards; and many nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Calvin Richards; and sisters, Cora Richards, Pauline Throop and Mildred Shoults.
You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet.
