John William Richards Jr

John was born in Merrick, New, York. Flying was his passion. He had a 35-year career as a pilot with Delta Airlines which included several years as an instructor in their training department. For fun, he built a Christen Eagle stunt bi-plane in his basement which he and Bernadette, his wife and love for 55 years flew across the country. A member of Cherokee Town and Country Club, John was an avid golfer, loved to sail and was beating much younger racquetball players well into his 70’s.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Victoria Richards and sister, Fran McNamee

Survivors include: Loving wife, Bernadette Richards, Daughter, Lisa Vogt (John), Son, John W. Richards, III, grandchildren, Allison and Jack Vogt, Sarah, Charlotte and Liam Richards, brother, Paul Richards (Judy)

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076. Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 15, 2016 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Visiting Nurse, Hospice Atlanta Center. www.vnhs.org