David Richards, 57 of Gerald passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2009 in Gerald.

Mr. Richards son of the late Harry Richards and wife Cora nee Boyer was born August 18, 1951 in Potosi, Missouri.

On October 10, 1996 he was united in marriage to Patsy nee Showalter in Cuba, Missouri.

He was a loving husband, loving brother and a great uncle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Cora Richards; three brothers, Johnny Richards, Donald Richards and Charles Richards; one sister, Ida Bell Boyer; infant brother, Billy Richards and infant sister Wanda Richards. Mr. Richards is survived by his wife Patsy Richards of Gerald; two brothers, Kenneth Richards of Potosi and Harry Richards and wife Sandy of Anderson, Missouri; six sisters, Alice Albert of Anderson, Missouri, Renne Gurley and husband Jimmy of St. Louis, Goldie Williams of Potosi, Margaret Schneider and husband Fred of Gerald, Glora Faye Richards of Kansas and Lisa Shivers of Joplin; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.