Edward Richards Edward L. “Chappy” Richards passed away Nov. 3, 2021, in Snowflake. Chappy was born Oct. 22, 1938, to LeRoy (Wad) Richards and Ruth (Stewart) Richards in Holbrook. He was their second child and their first son. A graveside service will be held for Chappy at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Holbrook Cemetery. Chappy grew up in Holbrook and graduated from Holbrook High School in 1956. After high school Chappy joined the Army, which took him to Germany for several years and then to Texas for a few more. After his honorable release from the Army, he made his way back to Holbrook. Chappy was a mechanic and owned Richards Garage, which he took over from his father. He was an excellent mechanic and people from all over would bring their vehicles to him to repair. Chappy had many hobbies and really loved hunting and fishing. He had many friends and he loved them all. Chappy’s sense of humor, jokes, knowledge, charity and kindness will be missed. Chappy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he served in many roles during his lifetime. One of his most favorite was serving as branch president in Indian Wells. Chappy was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Ruth Richards; daughter, Beverley; brother, Robert Kay; sister, Dee Dawn; and a granddaughter, Kaia. Chappy is survived by his wife Sarah of 13 years; his children, Brent (Rayleen) Richards, Brenda (Cory) Mangum, Beth (Tim) Sears, Brian (Christina) Richards, Bradley (Mayumi) Richards, Nicholas, W. Lance, Marisa, Lindee, Christie, Lance, Loram and Luke; 30 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Leonard (Carole) Richards; and sister, Jackie (Yale) Rogers. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
