Posted on 11/19/2019
Clarence Edward Richards (November 20, 1940 - November 13, 2019)
Clarence Edward “Jack” Richards passed away on November 13, 2019. He was a former Lt. Colonel of Infantry in the Marines and a graduate of the US Naval Academy. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, decorated for Valor and was a combat disabled veteran. Jack lived in Nashville, TN before moving to Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.E. “Rich” and Evelyn Richards (Smith), a brother Bud Richards, and a granddaughter Elizabeth Ashley.
He is survived by his daughters Elisa James (Jason) of Pasadena, MD and Dianna Lancione (Lonnie) of Severna Park, MD; three grandchildren Mathew Richards, Madeline Lancione and Gabriella James; as well as a number of cousins in Madison County, Florida.
No services are being planned at this time. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home Madison Chapel.
Joe P. Burns Funeral Home
1400 N JOHNSON STRIPLING RD
PERRY , Florida 32347
(850) 584-4149
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