James "Wylie" Richard

Kinder - Mr. James “Wylie” Richard, 81, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. Mr. Wylie was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. He was very proud to be a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Warden council number 2893 and Monsignor Cramer council number 320. Mr. Wylie was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He will be missed by those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Una Belle Savant Richard; five children, James Vernon Richard of Kinder, Charlotte Yvette Higgins and husband John Jr. of Iowa, Angela Maria Willis and husband Rickie of Kinder, Thomas Christopher Richard and wife Sybil of Kinder, Carla Veronica Watson and husband Edward of Vidor, TX; sister, Edrie L. Guillory of Kinder; two brothers, C. Wayne Richard and wife Marlene of Delcambre, D. Michael Richard and wife Bonnie of Elton; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his grandchild, Cody.
Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11AM at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Father Keith Pellerin officiated. Burial followed in Carter Memorial Cemetery. Visitation began Monday, June 13, 2016 at Reed Funeral Home from 4:30PM-9PM with a vigil at 6PM and a rosary followed. Visitation continued Tuesday from 8AM until time of service.
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