After a courageous 6-month fight with the evil beast Glioblastoma, at 01:38 on October 18th, in the arms of his beloved and surrounded by love, Steven Richards, left this earthly home to be with our Father in Heaven.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards and
Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards; parents, Herschel Richards (Barbara) and Martha Richards; children, Tasha Christian (Greg), John Yates, Melissa Nicholson (Blake); Heather Winfree (Steve), Sarah Davison (Jackson); grandchildren, Malachi, Micah, Mason, Carter and Charlotte; Siblings, Allen Richards, Arthur Richards (Susie) and Eva Petro; Large extended family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Steve proudly served his country as a 24-year active duty Marine and retired with the rank of Master Gunnery Sargent in 2003.
Steve was a true patriot and loved America and gave a lot for the country he loved.
His service was highlighted by his time in the arena of Desert Storm, numerous deployments to Japan and South America, Drill Instructor at Paris Island and training Navy and Marine Officers at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Steve was decorated with a great many medals and honors during his career some of those are: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
After he moved to Middle Tennessee in 2006 he found a second career in real estate - where his dedication was also apparent and he excelled. One of his proudest achievements was becoming a franchise owner with EXIT Realty and opening his own brokerage with his wife, EXIT Realty Homes & Land in Shelbyville, TN.
Steve will be dearly missed by his wife (and Fox Hole Partner), family and friends until we meet again at Heaven’s Gate.
Isaiah 41:10 “So Do Not Fear, For I Am With You; Do Not Be Dismayed, For I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You; I Will Uphold You With My Righteous Right Hand.”
The family will receive friends for visitation at Epiphany Anglican Church, 330 Walla Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, October 23, 2019 from 2pm-6pm and Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 9am – 10am, followed by the funeral service at 10am. Burial will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery following the services.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Alive Hospice.
https://www.alivehospice.org/donatenow
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Steven Wayne Richards, please visit our Tribute Store.∼Steven W. Richards, 57, left the arms of his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards and went to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 18, 2019. He was born in Muncie, IN on Sept. 12, 1962 to Herschel W. (wife-Barbara) and Martha J. (Coulter) Richards (husband-Richard Blanch). As a child, he loved working on the farm, 4-H, FFA and his Mustang Mach 1.
Steven joined the USMC prior to graduating from Monroe Central High School in 1980 and was sent to San Diego, CA for his training. He was a Motorman and Drill Instructor at Paris Island, SC. He retired from the Marine Corp as a Master Gunnery Sgt. (E8) in 2003, with 22 yrs. 11 mo and 11 days of service. Upon retirement, he moved to Sevierville, TN and worked at Bass Pro Shops selling boats. In 2006, he moved to Murfreesboro, TN and went into the Real Estate Business. He was very good at it and finally reached his goal of opening his own branch of Exit Land and Homes in Shelbyville, TN.
He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Tasha; three grandsons; his wife, Lee Ann; brothers, Allen and Arthur; sisters, Eva, Mary, Felicia, and Tabitha; stepchildren, John, Melissa, Heather and Sarah. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter, Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards; cousins, Sandra Taylor-Schroeder and Ashley Courtney.
Steven was very proud of being a U.S. Marine and always believed the saying, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine". He was proud to serve his country in Desert Storm, as a Drill Instructor in Paris Island, SC and as a ROTC Instructor at Miami University, OH. He received numerous medals and honors of achievement during his 23 years of service.
A memorial service remembering Steven's life will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Muncie, with a celebration of life following at the church.
www.wilsonshookfh.com
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards and
Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards; parents, Herschel Richards (Barbara) and Martha Richards; children, Tasha Christian (Greg), John Yates, Melissa Nicholson (Blake); Heather Winfree (Steve), Sarah Davison (Jackson); grandchildren, Malachi, Micah, Mason, Carter and Charlotte; Siblings, Allen Richards, Arthur Richards (Susie) and Eva Petro; Large extended family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Steve proudly served his country as a 24-year active duty Marine and retired with the rank of Master Gunnery Sargent in 2003.
Steve was a true patriot and loved America and gave a lot for the country he loved.
His service was highlighted by his time in the arena of Desert Storm, numerous deployments to Japan and South America, Drill Instructor at Paris Island and training Navy and Marine Officers at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Steve was decorated with a great many medals and honors during his career some of those are: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
After he moved to Middle Tennessee in 2006 he found a second career in real estate - where his dedication was also apparent and he excelled. One of his proudest achievements was becoming a franchise owner with EXIT Realty and opening his own brokerage with his wife, EXIT Realty Homes & Land in Shelbyville, TN.
Steve will be dearly missed by his wife (and Fox Hole Partner), family and friends until we meet again at Heaven’s Gate.
Isaiah 41:10 “So Do Not Fear, For I Am With You; Do Not Be Dismayed, For I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You; I Will Uphold You With My Righteous Right Hand.”
The family will receive friends for visitation at Epiphany Anglican Church, 330 Walla Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, October 23, 2019 from 2pm-6pm and Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 9am – 10am, followed by the funeral service at 10am. Burial will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery following the services.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Alive Hospice.
https://www.alivehospice.org/donatenow
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Steven Wayne Richards, please visit our Tribute Store.∼Steven W. Richards, 57, left the arms of his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards and went to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 18, 2019. He was born in Muncie, IN on Sept. 12, 1962 to Herschel W. (wife-Barbara) and Martha J. (Coulter) Richards (husband-Richard Blanch). As a child, he loved working on the farm, 4-H, FFA and his Mustang Mach 1.
Steven joined the USMC prior to graduating from Monroe Central High School in 1980 and was sent to San Diego, CA for his training. He was a Motorman and Drill Instructor at Paris Island, SC. He retired from the Marine Corp as a Master Gunnery Sgt. (E8) in 2003, with 22 yrs. 11 mo and 11 days of service. Upon retirement, he moved to Sevierville, TN and worked at Bass Pro Shops selling boats. In 2006, he moved to Murfreesboro, TN and went into the Real Estate Business. He was very good at it and finally reached his goal of opening his own branch of Exit Land and Homes in Shelbyville, TN.
He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Tasha; three grandsons; his wife, Lee Ann; brothers, Allen and Arthur; sisters, Eva, Mary, Felicia, and Tabitha; stepchildren, John, Melissa, Heather and Sarah. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter, Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards; cousins, Sandra Taylor-Schroeder and Ashley Courtney.
Steven was very proud of being a U.S. Marine and always believed the saying, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine". He was proud to serve his country in Desert Storm, as a Drill Instructor in Paris Island, SC and as a ROTC Instructor at Miami University, OH. He received numerous medals and honors of achievement during his 23 years of service.
A memorial service remembering Steven's life will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Muncie, with a celebration of life following at the church.
www.wilsonshookfh.com
After a courageous 6-month fight with the evil beast Glioblastoma, at 01:38 on October 18th, in the arms of his beloved and surrounded by love, Steven Richards, left this earthly home to be with our Father in Heaven.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards and
Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards; parents, Herschel Richards (Barbara) and Martha Richards; children, Tasha Christian (Greg), John Yates, Melissa Nicholson (Blake); Heather Winfree (Steve), Sarah Davison (Jackson); grandchildren, Malachi, Micah, Mason, Carter and Charlotte; Siblings, Allen Richards, Arthur Richards (Susie) and Eva Petro; Large extended family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Steve proudly served his country as a 24-year active duty Marine and retired with the rank of Master Gunnery Sargent in 2003.
Steve was a true patriot and loved America and gave a lot for the country he loved.
His service was highlighted by his time in the arena of Desert Storm, numerous deployments to Japan and South America, Drill Instructor at Paris Island and training Navy and Marine Officers at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Steve was decorated with a great many medals and honors during his career some of those are: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
After he moved to Middle Tennessee in 2006 he found a second career in real estate - where his dedication was also apparent and he excelled. One of his proudest achievements was becoming a franchise owner with EXIT Realty and opening his own brokerage with his wife, EXIT Realty Homes & Land in Shelbyville, TN.
Steve will be dearly missed by his wife (and Fox Hole Partner), family and friends until we meet again at Heaven’s Gate.
Isaiah 41:10 “So Do Not Fear, For I Am With You; Do Not Be Dismayed, For I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You; I Will Uphold You With My Righteous Right Hand.”
The family will receive friends for visitation at Epiphany Anglican Church, 330 Walla Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, October 23, 2019 from 2pm-6pm and Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 9am – 10am, followed by the funeral service at 10am. Burial will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery following the services.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Alive Hospice.
https://www.alivehospice.org/donatenow
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Steven Wayne Richards, please visit our Tribute Store.∼Steven W. Richards, 57, left the arms of his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards and went to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 18, 2019. He was born in Muncie, IN on Sept. 12, 1962 to Herschel W. (wife-Barbara) and Martha J. (Coulter) Richards (husband-Richard Blanch). As a child, he loved working on the farm, 4-H, FFA and his Mustang Mach 1.
Steven joined the USMC prior to graduating from Monroe Central High School in 1980 and was sent to San Diego, CA for his training. He was a Motorman and Drill Instructor at Paris Island, SC. He retired from the Marine Corp as a Master Gunnery Sgt. (E8) in 2003, with 22 yrs. 11 mo and 11 days of service. Upon retirement, he moved to Sevierville, TN and worked at Bass Pro Shops selling boats. In 2006, he moved to Murfreesboro, TN and went into the Real Estate Business. He was very good at it and finally reached his goal of opening his own branch of Exit Land and Homes in Shelbyville, TN.
He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Tasha; three grandsons; his wife, Lee Ann; brothers, Allen and Arthur; sisters, Eva, Mary, Felicia, and Tabitha; stepchildren, John, Melissa, Heather and Sarah. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter, Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards; cousins, Sandra Taylor-Schroeder and Ashley Courtney.
Steven was very proud of being a U.S. Marine and always believed the saying, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine". He was proud to serve his country in Desert Storm, as a Drill Instructor in Paris Island, SC and as a ROTC Instructor at Miami University, OH. He received numerous medals and honors of achievement during his 23 years of service.
A memorial service remembering Steven's life will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Muncie, with a celebration of life following at the church.
www.wilsonshookfh.com
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards and
Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards; parents, Herschel Richards (Barbara) and Martha Richards; children, Tasha Christian (Greg), John Yates, Melissa Nicholson (Blake); Heather Winfree (Steve), Sarah Davison (Jackson); grandchildren, Malachi, Micah, Mason, Carter and Charlotte; Siblings, Allen Richards, Arthur Richards (Susie) and Eva Petro; Large extended family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Steve proudly served his country as a 24-year active duty Marine and retired with the rank of Master Gunnery Sargent in 2003.
Steve was a true patriot and loved America and gave a lot for the country he loved.
His service was highlighted by his time in the arena of Desert Storm, numerous deployments to Japan and South America, Drill Instructor at Paris Island and training Navy and Marine Officers at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Steve was decorated with a great many medals and honors during his career some of those are: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
After he moved to Middle Tennessee in 2006 he found a second career in real estate - where his dedication was also apparent and he excelled. One of his proudest achievements was becoming a franchise owner with EXIT Realty and opening his own brokerage with his wife, EXIT Realty Homes & Land in Shelbyville, TN.
Steve will be dearly missed by his wife (and Fox Hole Partner), family and friends until we meet again at Heaven’s Gate.
Isaiah 41:10 “So Do Not Fear, For I Am With You; Do Not Be Dismayed, For I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You; I Will Uphold You With My Righteous Right Hand.”
The family will receive friends for visitation at Epiphany Anglican Church, 330 Walla Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, October 23, 2019 from 2pm-6pm and Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 9am – 10am, followed by the funeral service at 10am. Burial will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery following the services.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Alive Hospice.
https://www.alivehospice.org/donatenow
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Steven Wayne Richards, please visit our Tribute Store.∼Steven W. Richards, 57, left the arms of his wife, Lee Ann Basile-Richards and went to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 18, 2019. He was born in Muncie, IN on Sept. 12, 1962 to Herschel W. (wife-Barbara) and Martha J. (Coulter) Richards (husband-Richard Blanch). As a child, he loved working on the farm, 4-H, FFA and his Mustang Mach 1.
Steven joined the USMC prior to graduating from Monroe Central High School in 1980 and was sent to San Diego, CA for his training. He was a Motorman and Drill Instructor at Paris Island, SC. He retired from the Marine Corp as a Master Gunnery Sgt. (E8) in 2003, with 22 yrs. 11 mo and 11 days of service. Upon retirement, he moved to Sevierville, TN and worked at Bass Pro Shops selling boats. In 2006, he moved to Murfreesboro, TN and went into the Real Estate Business. He was very good at it and finally reached his goal of opening his own branch of Exit Land and Homes in Shelbyville, TN.
He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Tasha; three grandsons; his wife, Lee Ann; brothers, Allen and Arthur; sisters, Eva, Mary, Felicia, and Tabitha; stepchildren, John, Melissa, Heather and Sarah. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Eva (Hernly) Coulter, Edgar and Rosie (Vice) Richards; cousins, Sandra Taylor-Schroeder and Ashley Courtney.
Steven was very proud of being a U.S. Marine and always believed the saying, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine". He was proud to serve his country in Desert Storm, as a Drill Instructor in Paris Island, SC and as a ROTC Instructor at Miami University, OH. He received numerous medals and honors of achievement during his 23 years of service.
A memorial service remembering Steven's life will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Muncie, with a celebration of life following at the church.
www.wilsonshookfh.com
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