Robert Jennings Richards' Obituary
Robert Jennings Richards, 90, of McLean died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in McLean.
No services will be scheduled.
Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of McLean.
Robert was born May 31, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma to Elbert J. and Connie Craft Richards. He married Doretha Fay Malone on July 10, 1967 in Alanreed, Texas. He had been a resident of McLean/Alanreed since 1967. He liked woodworking, building things, and working in gardens. He also enjoyed decorating inside the house. He was a Baptist and a rancher.
From Robert:
I want to thank you for everything that you have done here at McLean Care Center. Nurses, other staff, and patients, I love everyone of you. Thanks for being my friend.
Doretha, I love you very much. I will meet you in Heaven. Brother Dale, Thank you for what you have done for me.
Bob
He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; and 3 sisters.
He survived by his wife Doretha Richards of McLean; 2 sons, Bobby Richards and wife Annette of Amarillo and Marshall Richards of Amarillo; a daughter, Nila Ellison of Austin; 2 step sons, Danny Hamlin of Lovington, New Mexico and Mike Hamlin of Hilltop Lake, Texas; a step daughter, Sandra Strait and husband Dean of Beaumont; a brother, Curtis Richards of Amarillo; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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