William “Bill” Richards

January 11, 1947 - February 23, 2013
William “Bill” Richards

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William “Bill” Richards, 66, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

Mr. Richards was born in Clarion County, PA, to the late Margret Rose and Irwin Thomas Richards. He was married to the late Rose Marie Mann Richards and was a retired truck driver. He also proudly served his country in the US Army.

Survivors include four sons, Michael Messmer of CA, William Richards of PA, Christopher Richards of NC, and Gary Lee Richards, also of PA; four grandchildren, William Richards, Jr, Rosemarie Richards, Hailey Richards, and Cheyanne Hutchins; and two great grandchildren.

In accordance with his wishes, all services are private.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 4st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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