YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Mr. George Richard, 76, left this life at his home on Sunday, July 25, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Richard was born on September 6, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Leonard Sr. and Dandie Bell Mahone Richard.
He graduated from high school and enlisted in the military.
He was with Lordstown General Motors as a tow truck driver for over 35 years.
He was a former member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
He loved football and basketball and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers fan. He loved LeBron James. He also enjoyed playing and buying lottery tickets.
He leaves to mourn his death but is happy about his peace, his children, Andrea Day, Cheryl Richard, Ameka Walker, Dominik Brown, Sally Richard and Latieya Richard (Allen Poindexter, Jr.) all of Youngstown, Ohio, Gloria ( John) Murphy of Columbus, Michelle (Reggie) Moton of Covington, Washington; two stepchildren, Toya (Robert) Hale and Taylor Williams; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Next to his parents and his wife Catherine Howell Richard, whom he married in 1996 and died in 2004; he was preceded in death by a son, John “Petie” Rivera, and a brother, Leonard Richard.
A balloon release will take place on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Belmont Park Cemetery.
The arrangements were entrusted LE Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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A TV Tribute will air Monday, August 2, at the following approximate times: 7:10 am on FOX, 12:22 pm on WKBN, 5:08 pm on MyYTV, and 7:27 pm on WYTV.
