CELINA – Funeral Services for Mr. Alvin Richards, 69, of Celina, TN were held Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM from the Potter’s House Church in Celina, TN. with Robert Roberts officiating. The family chose cremation after the funeral service.

Mr. Alvin Richards passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

He was born in Newberry, Michigan on January 14, 1941 to the late Sanford and Isabell (LaFnear) Richards.

Mr. Richards worked as a logger in the big timber of Washington State, he was married to his wife Mary (Cole) Richards for 50 years, and was a member of the Potter’s House Church in Celina, TN.

Survivors include wife: Mary Richards – Celina, TN. 4 Sons:  James (Caroline) Richards – Deerpark, Washington; David Richards – Celina, TN; Andrew (Leslie) Richards – Celina, TN; Michael (Nicole) Richards – Oldtown, Idaho. Brother:  Bro. Robert Skeans. 13 Grandchildren: James, Justin, Jeffery, Jacob, Julia Richards, Evan, Stephanie, Kristen Richards, Leah, Nicholas, Ruby, Shelby, Shane Richards. 2 Great Grandchildren: Riley, James Richards, Jaelee Ann Richards.

Mr. Alvin Richards was preceded in death by parents: Sanford and Isabell (LaFnear) Richards. Grand Daughter: Jessica Lynn Richards.

Hall Funeral Home, LLC in charge of arrangements.