David Gray Richards' Obituary
David Gray Richards 55 sadly left us on May 9, 2024. David was an avid outdoorsman, he especially loved hunting and fishing; he once said that the most peaceful times in his life were when he was on the water fishing or in the woods hunting. David was a true Philadelphia sports fan, “Fly, Eagles Fly”. To know David was to know a bright personality, who was quick to laugh and put a smile on your face. You were lucky to be his friend as he was loyal beyond measure. David had a love of dogs, especially his sweet pitbull whom he called “Baby”.
David was predeceased by his father Lawrence Richards, and brother Robert " Bobby " Richards. He is lovingly survived by his mother Lynne Mills and stepmother Camille Richards, his siblings Ronald Richards, Renee Desper, Kristin “Michael” Schoelkopf, and Joseph “Christina” Mills. His nephews and nieces: Jimmy “Stacie” Desper, Samantha “Kenny” Schoelkopf Nguyen, Allison Schoelkopf, and James Mills. He is also survived by his great-nephew and nieces Hayden, Hailey, and Reese Desper, as well as his former wife Michelle Richards and many dear friends.
David’s ashes will be spread at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you support David’s love of animals by donating to Humane Animal Partners of Delaware at www.humaneamimalpartners.org.
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