James Herman Richards, age 77 of Canton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. He was born July 23, 1937 in Benton, TN to the late Herman Richards and the late Lizzie Rogers Richards. He was the owner of Richards Electric in Atlanta, enjoyed fishing and spending time out doors. He was preceded in death by sisters, Nora Vaughn, Ruby Goodwin and Jessie Cobb brothers, Roy Richards, J.B. Richards, Harrison Richards, Doyle Richards, Everett Richards and Bob Richards.
Survivors include daughter, Donna Stephens, sister, Vergie Reece, Sister In Law, Fannie Richards.
Funeral services: Monday, December 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Richards officiating. Music provided by: family members. Interment will follow in Chastain Memorial Park. .
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Sunday, December 14, 2014, 4:00-7:00PM.
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.