Robert Earl Richards was born to the proud parentsof Anderson and Pauline Richards in Navasota,Texas. He was the seventh of eight children. Robert Earl was united in holy matrimony to Hazel White Richards until her death, April 11, 2008. To this union three children were born: Jervis Lee, Sharon Yvonne (deceased) and Rodney Wayne. Robert Earl leaves in his memory: Sons Jervis Richards (Edna), Rodney Richards (Mary); five grandchildren: Tuesdey Monique Neal, RolandNeal, Nicole Richards Eaglin, Meagan Richards and Jervis L. Richards II all of Houston, Texas; threegreat grandchildren: Whitney N. Wright, Sidney Yvonne-Hazel Wright and Freddie F. Eaglin and ahost of other relatives and friends.