Jack R. RICHARDS

RICHARDS, Jack R. - Age 83, of Fenton, died March 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Rev. Don Neuville will officiate. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-8 PM Monday and from 10 AM until the time of service Tuesday. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Jack was born January 7, 1930 in Ann Arbor, the son of S. Gerald and Helen (Platt) Richards. He was a graduate of St. Mary High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War. Jack retired from General Motors in 1985 with 30 years of service. Following retirement Jack resided in Traverse City for 24 years, serving as Harbor Master for 8 years. He also served as the Chairman of The Traverse City Commission on Aging and in the Sheriff and Police Reserves. Jack enjoyed boating and hunting. He loved his family dearly and was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are: wife, Annie Edison Richards; children, Pamela J. (Daniel) Kenny, Thomas J. Richards, Diane L. (Terry) Sievert; grandchildren, Kate S. Coleman, Clinton J. Starrs, Alexander J. Kenny, Andrew J. Kenny, Kristen L. Sievert, Travis J. Sievert; great-grandchildren, Chase M., Jack T. and Addelyn Coleman; brother, Jerry (Marilyn) Richards. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, Darlene Richards. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Monday, March 18, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Visitation

Monday, March 18, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States