Jerome Richards

Jerome Richards passed away on December 24, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle Billiot Richards. Father of Sandra R. Allemand, Cynthia R. Ladner (Paul), Keith Richards, Sheila R. LaMaire, and the late Terry Richards. Step-father of Philip Crappel, Richard Crappel (Gloria), Beverly Crappel, and Deborah C. Harrell (Tommy). Grandfather of 25, great-grandfather of 43, and great-great-grandfather of 5. Son of the late James Richards and Nola Mae Sims Richards. Brother of Geraldine “Jerry” Reid (late Vondel), Milton “Mickey” Richards (Margaret), Horace Richards (Sherlie), and the late Charles Richards (Nalla Jean). Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Dear friend of F.J. Crappel. Age 88 years, a native of Laurel, MS, and resident of Algiers, LA. Jerome served in the United States Air Force and worked for Norfolk Southern Railway until retirement. He will be remembered as kind and true gentleman, and a wonderful husband, father, and step-father. He loved his parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and spoke dearly of everyone.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 1:30 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10 AM until 1:30 PM. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .