William Arthur Richey was born February 10, 1939 in Elk City, Oklahoma. He passed away in his home May 6, 2012 in Spokane, Washington. William is survived by his son, Gregory William of Stillwater, OK; daughter, Alexandra Kim of Spokane, WA. William also leaves behind his mother, Margaret L. of Medford, OR, sister, Patricia and her husband Bill Greybill of Medford, OR; as well as grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank and sister, Peggy. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 11:00am at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe St. in Spokane. Private inurnment at a later date will be at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA.