Ronald W. Richards, son of the late Billy Wayne Richards and Beverly Glass Richards, was born on March 4, 1963, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on May 18, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.

Mr. Richards was the former owner of Richards Funeral Service, he worked for Southeast Missouri Residential Services for 20 years, and was a resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.

He was first united in marriage to Carol Whorton. Mrs. Carol Richards preceded him in death on November 20, 1989. On September 11, 2009, in Piggott, Arkansas, he was then united in marriage to Susan Harris. Mrs. Susan Richards survives of their home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Nickalas Richards of Piggott, Arkansas; by his daughter, Veronica Hartle and husband Garrett of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by his step mother, Libbie Richards of Campbell, Missouri; by his brother, Randy Richards and wife Linda of Milford, Connecticut; by three sisters, Regina Deken and husband Leonard of Glennonville, Missouri, Anita Bogdajewicz and husband Mark of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Micah Bell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by three grandchildren, River Hartle, Pierce Hartle and Wren Hartle arriving September 2023; and by his beloved dog, Patty.

Graveside services will be conducted at New Tucker Cemetery in Campbell, Missouri, on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Darren Baker officiating.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.