James Owen Richards age 80, a long time resident of Madison Heights, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 at St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital - Oakland Center, Madison Heights, Michigan. James was born June 18, 1933, beloved husband of Lila, dear father of Rick Owen (Julie Smith) Richards and Rochelle (Kevin) Karl. Loving grandfather of Deborah, Allison, Kelley and Scott, brother of the late Connie Smith. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31st, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 1st, from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with funeral services on Sunday, February 2nd 12:00 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Rd. Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. Mr. Richards is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was the former owner of Jim & Ricks Old Fashion Service in Madison Heights, Michigan for many years. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.