Fred Lester Richards Obituary
In loving memory of Fred Lester Richards of Spartanburg, South Carolina, born in Washington, District of Columbia, who departed this world on June 30, 2024 at the age of 69. Fred leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred John Richards and Rosa Lee Wessinger Richards; and his brother Donald. He is survived by: his wife Jan Poston Richards; his children, Steven Richards (Caroline) of Spartanburg and Katherine Vess (Eddie) of Rock Hill; his sister Brenda Bishop (Stanley) of Roebuck; his grandchildren, Smith Richards, Grace Richards, Ann Haywood Richards and George Vess; his sisters-in-law, Joy Sanders and Kay Nelson (Clay); and his nieces and nephews, Erin Kornahrens (Paul), Christy Mostafa (Adam), Laura Edrissi (Camron), Michael Sanders, Paul Nelson (Meredith) and Drew Bishop (Brittany).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 233 North Church Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29306.
