Willow Spring, NC: Mr. Albert Elwood Richards, age 76, of 186 Hornbeam Lane died Wednesday at his residence. A memorial service will be 2:00PM Saturday, July 30, 2011, at his home.
Mr. Richards was born January 16, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Albert Elwood and Christine Robinson Richards. He had retired with the Veterans Hospitals. Mr. Richards was a member of the Fuquay-Varina Masonic Lodge and was also a member of the Clayton American Legion. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving include his Wife, Shirley K. Richards; Daughter & Son-In-Law, Michelle & Harley Drew of Benson; Son & Daughter-In-Law, Brian & Georgia Anne Richards of Amarillo, Texas; Sister, Margarite R. Smith of Baltimore, Maryland; Six Grandchildren, Eight Great Grandchildren, and several Nieces & Nephews.