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James "Jim" Richards
Born: 2/7/1938
Died: 8/17/2022
Age: 84
Community: Tawas City, MI
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James “Jim” Richards, 84, of Tawas City, MI passed away at St. Mary’s Ascension Hospital in Saginaw, MI on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Jim was born on February 7, 1938, in Flint, MI to James and Leona (Gorbutt) Richards. After attending Central High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force serving his country for 4 years. While stationed in Minot, ND, he met and married his first love, Louise Schmalz. After leaving military service, they moved back to Flint, MI. There, Jim began employment in General Motors' Buick Division as an electrician where he enjoyed a long career until his retirement.
After retirement, Jim moved to Tawas where he could enjoy many hobbies such as hunting, fishing, and boating. Jim was never one to sit idle; after a short stint in retirement, Jim became an Associate Broker for Sunshine Realty in Tawas. Jim continued working in the real estate business until his very last days.
Jim is survived by his loving children, Kelley Graves, SC, Robert Richards, FL, Shari (Carrington) Moultrie, NC; grandchildren, Jessica Burns, Krisha (Dave) Sutton, Alesha (Curtis) Burnash, Evan Murphy, and Jamison Richards; 7 great-grandchildren, nieces, and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James and Leona (Gorbutt) Richards; sister, Jan Price; and first wife, Louise Richards.
Cremation has already taken place. Jim’s children are planning a "Celebration of Life" on September 11th from 1pm - 4pm at El Toro’s in Flint.
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| Jim’s children are planning a "Celebration of Life" on September 11th from 1pm - 4pm at El Toro Spoertsbar in Flint. |
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9/11/2022 |
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1:00 PM |
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El Toro Sportbar
2128 Davison Rd.
Flint, MI 48506 Get a Map to this location...
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