Jack Richmond

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Richmond, Sr. announce his passing on February 27, 2016 at Raleigh General Hospital after an extended battle with kidney disease and other health problems. He was 94 years old. Beaver has lost one of its oldest and lifelong residents.

He was born on June 6, 1921 to the late Harvey and Etta Vest Richmond, and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He was of the Protestant Faith. Jack graduated from SSHS in 1940, where he was active in sports, and for several years held the 100 yard dash record (10.2 seconds). He was in the army and stationed mostly in the Philippines during WWII. Upon his return after service, he completed his college degree at Concord and then taught at SSHS his entire career.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Josephine Harris Richmond; brothers, Lacy, William, Robert, Harold, Harvey Jr., John and Oren; sisters, Esta, Eunice, and Wilma; son-in-law, Fred Hay es.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Jack Richmond, Jr. and wife Linda; daughters, Shirley Hayes and Sheila Ellis, all of Beaver; grandsons, Jeff Hayes, David Richmond and wife Tami; granddaughter, Theresa Whittaker and husband George; great-grandchildren, Brian, Tyler, and Megan Richmond, Preslei and Brylee Whittaker; sister-in-law, Rosemary Richmond and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family wants to extend a special thanks to Dr. Maramba, his physician for 45 years, Colony Drug, and employees as well as patients that he met during his dialysis at Fresenius. Kindness shown by all is greatly appreciated.

Friends may gather with the family from 6-8pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home.

Services will be held 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor David Altizer officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, has the honor of serving the Richmond family.