Douglas Richards, 77, of South Gate, Calif., passed away February 2, 2019.
Born February 2, 1942 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. to the late Thomas William and Josephine Richards, he attended Fernandina High School and was a shrimper and then a box manufacturer, first in Tampa and later in California. He enjoyed reloading ammunition and target shooting. He attended First Baptist Church in South Gate.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe, William, Edward, Robert, Manuel and Frank, and sisters, Esther Ann and Frances.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda, whom he married in Las Vegas, Nev.; daughters, Amanda and Jennifer (Moe); two granddaughters; and a brother, Thomas Albert Richards.
A memorial service was held February 18, 2019 in South Gate.