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Walter Richards

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Walter Ray Richards, age 50 of Colorado Springs, Colo. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was born Jan. 21, 1963, in Electra, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Lewis Richards Sr. and Mariann Funk Richards, he is survived by his daughter, Jessica Jodi Richards of Hot Springs, Ark.; two brothers, Jimmy Lewis Richards Jr. and Robert Scott Richards, both of Little Rock, Ark., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Walter graduated from North Texas State University with a degree in psychology/journalism. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was employed by Accent of Hot Springs before taking a position with Time Warner Corporation in Colorado Springs, Colo. "Wally, your Sammy brothers and sisters want you to know that you had a profound impact on us all. Your warm heart and ever-present smile will be sorely missed. Rest easy now, old friend!" A memorial service will be held at LakePoint Church in Hot Springs with the date and time to be announced. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

Published June 2, 2013

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