R. Vance Richards, age 71 of Grimsley passed peacefully at his home on March 31, 2026.

In light of his passing, there is comfort in faith and trust that he can rest in the presence of our Lord.

Funeral services will be held on Monday April 6 at 2 PM at the Mundy Funeral Home Chapel.  Internment will follow in the Springs Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 prior to the service.

Survived by:

Kathy Richards

Denton Richards

John (Loretta) Richards, Jonathan, Megan & Morgan

Josh Richards, Baile, Cole & Conner

Derek Richards, Briley, Bentley, Kamden, Kayden, John Kasey & Kaylee

Melanie Richards, Kelsea & Steven

Tamara Stephens & the late Larry Stephens

Ruth Stevens & the late Jim Stevens

Lacey (Timmy) Gooding, Ben, Katie, Tori, Serenity & Charlie

Holly (Wes) Montooth, Wyatt & Waylon

Vonda (Robert) Neil

Bonus daughter – Cathy Baker

And also many friends and acquaintances made throughout his life.

Preceded in death by:

Wilma Rose Richards

Debra Richards

Everett & Ellen Atkinson

Dave & Stella Richards

Evelyn & Cleo Hall

Orpha & Paul Ridenhour

Payton & Lois Richards

Pallbearers:

Jonathan Richards

Cole Richards

Conner Richards

Wyatt Montooth

Waylon Montooth

Josh Richards

Honorary: Baile Richards, Timmy Gooding, and Wes Montooth

Mundy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements