Was born in Gary, Indiana on June 1, 1982 to the proud parents of Donald (Mitchell) Richards, Sr. and Cynthia Bennett. Donald attended West Side High School. He dedicated his life to God at an early age. On June 29, 2010, Donald took a journey into eternal life. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Bessie S. Bennett; uncle, Ronald Bennett and his aunt, Eva Marie Bennett. His legacy of love lives on through his loving son, Donald Mikele Richards; parents, Donald Richards, Sr. of Memphis TN and Cynthia Bennett of Gary, IN; stepmother, Michell Richards; two siblings, Dontrese Richards of Dallas, TX and Ashley Richards of Memphis, TN; paternal grandparents, Murray and Mary Richards; maternal grandfather, Sam Bennett Sr.; four uncles and six aunts, niece and nephew and a host of other relatives and friends.