Don Richard

Mr. Forrest "Don" Richard, 68, of 110 Dillard Circle, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.



Don was born February 16, 1944 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Bob & Ethel Richard.  He worked in the textile industry at Doran and Cleveland Mills and retired from wood crafting.



He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Richard, brother, Gene Richard and step-daughter, Deana Wright.



He is survived by sons John B. Richard and wife Necole of Shelby and Daniel S. Richard of Shelby, step-daughter Peggy Elswick of Johnson City, Tenn., brothers, J. B. Richard and wife, Gladys, Alfred Richard and wife, Elizabeth and Kenneth Richard; 12 loving grandchildren and serveral great great grandchildren.



Visitation will be at Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.



Family headquarters will be at son John's residence, 1683 Montevista Drive, Shelby, NC





A private memorial service will be held at a later date.





Memorials:



Hospice of Cleveland County

951 Wendover Heights Drive

Shelby, NC 28150