Ronald Glenn Richards

Ronald Glenn Richards, 88, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021, 4:00 P.M., at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home, Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Burial will be at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Due to the pandemic, no visitors will be allowed at the burial in Canton.

He is survived by his daughter, Glenda Fitzgerald of Missouri; his son, David Richards and his wife, Mary of Atlanta; 4 grandchildren, Miranda, Erin, Timothy and Daniel; 6 great-grandchildren, Logan, Olivia, Ethan, Collin, Madison, and Layni; nephew, Doug Spencer and his wife, Patti of Covington; and cousins.

Ron was a graduate of Campbell High School and Georgia State University, a member of the First Baptist Church of Covington, a member of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity, Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge #6, Alcovy Shrine Club, Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta, American Legion Post #32, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter #55 and the USS Rochester CA 124 Association.

He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.

This obituary was prepared with love and affection by Mr. Richards’ family.

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Ron's service can be viewed by visiting the following link: https://www.livestream.caldwellandcowan.net/live-stream-gallery?wix-vod-video-id=60c755acec704ef09691cd0d77078046&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kdqcw61m