Willie D. Richmond

Willie D. Richmond, 76 of Sebring passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Willie was born in Cameron, West Virginia on October 1, 1940 the son of the late George and Lulu (Blake) Richmond; he was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, a member of the First Baptist in Alliance and retired from Salem Republic Rubber. He enjoyed woodworking, Die Cast model car collecting, his trucks but especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years Mardell (Morrison) whom he married on July 5, 1974, two sons Jerry Carver Jr. of Sebring, Raymond (Michele) Carver of Beloit, two daughters; Lisa (Gary) McElrath of Brookfield, and Terri Miller of Alliance, Willie was also Papa to 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers; Harold (Mae) Clark of Alliance, Lyle (Margie) Richmond of Sebring, Rickie Richmond of Sebring, three sisters; Roslee (Phil) Harsh of Canton, Flo Kasapis of Canton, Shirley Forloines of Sebring, two brothers in law Jim Sukosd of North Benton, Richard Hoffman of Marysville, and two sisters in law Pat Richmond of FL and Viki (Jerry) Quinn of Sebring and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters Debbie Montini, Marty Richmond, two brothers Walter and Jimmie Richmond, a sister Julia Sukosd and a son in law Richard Miller.

Calling hours will be held Friday, April 14th from 6-8 PM at Gednetz-Ruzek-Brown Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at 11AM Saturday, April 15, 2017. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park in Beloit. Memorial contributions can be made in Willie’s honor to First Baptist Church 1659 West State Street, Alliance, OH 44601. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek-Brown Funeral Home, Sebring, OH (330) 938-2526.