Bobby Howard Richard, 73, a longtime resident of Granville County passed away Saturday, March 30th 2013 at his home.
A native of Granville County, he was the son of the late Archie and Clellie Keith Richard. He was a member of McGhees Mill Baptist Church. He was formally employed with Duke Golf course and a retired farmer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Creedmoor by Rev. Frankie Reaves. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens in Creedmoor, NC.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Daphine Jacobs Richard of the home; one daughter, Patsy R. Jones(Doug) of Rougemont; a granddaughter, Hannah of Rougemont, a step grandchild, Taylor Jones, two sisters, Christine R. Ross and Betty Lou Ellington, both of Creedmoor, three brothers, Donald Richard and Otis Richard of Creedmoor and Harold Richard of Wake Forest. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Richard and brothers, Lester, Junior, Charlie and Ray Richard.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, April 2, 2013 from 7:00 -8:30 PM at the Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor.
Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor is assisting the Richard Family.
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Leave a tributeI know you would never want to come back here, but every day is so hard
Love,
Deborah Keith & Family
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I know you would never want to come back here, but every day is so hard
My Bobby
I will always remember When I was alittle girl following you in the tobacco field and telling everyone you where My BOBBY. In two thousand nine when you were so scared I wasnt going to make it , but I did and everyday for months you came and just sit there with me wanting to do anything you could for me.I LOVE YOU DADDY
YOUR DAUGHTER,
PATSY