Calvin H. Richards

Born and raised in the Cartersville area, Herbert led a full life. He was an airplane and engine mechanic for the 307th Bombardment group for the Army Air Forces as a Sergeant. During World War II, he was stationed at Guadalcanal and was honorably discharged in 1945. Later in life, he was a Baptist preacher and prior to retirement, was a mechanic/inspector at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia. Rev. Richards was lovingly known as “Pop” to his family.

Herbert held his relationship with the Lord close to his heart and was a true servant by winning many souls for Christ. Also near and dear to Herbert was his precious wife of fifty-eight years, Dorothy Wyolene “Billie” Moss Richards.

In addition to his wife, Rev. Calvin Herbert Richards is preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Mullinax and a son, Randy Richards. He is survived by daughter- in- law, Ann Richards; grandchildren, Kent (Joni) Mullinax, Keri (James) Mullinax Greene, Misty Richards, and Brandy (Jeremy) Drawdy; great grandchildren, Zac Mullinax, Reagan Mullinax, Ava Mullinax, Dakota Richards, Tyler Drawdy, and Rhett Drawdy. The family would like to give a special thanks to his loving caregivers of fourteen years at Waldrop Residences. Those who knew and loved “Pop” knew of his love for Coca-Cola. It is the family’s sincere wish that whenever you have a Coke, fondly remember Herbert.

Visitation is to take place at Owen Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

A funeral service to honor Rev. Calvin H. Richards will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Bramlett and Rev. Billy Moss officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy Drawdy, Dakota Richards, Shane Knox, and Ryan Williams. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville.