BUDDY RICHARDS Buddy Richards 60 of Abilene passed away Wednesday November 19 2008. A funeral service will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Tye Baptist Church with Jimmy Hatcher officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in North's Memorial Chapel 242 Orange St. Mr. Richards was born June 14 1948 to Earnest and Stella Mae Richards in Mt. Gay West Virginia. He loved bowling fishing and automobiles. He dedicated his life to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three sons; Forrest Richards and wife Teresa of Abilene Tim Richards and wife Patty of Abilene and Billy Richards and wife Denise of Abilene. Two daughters Donna McNabb and husband Rick of Houston and Angie Burks and husband Shain of Abilene. Two brothers; Art and Scott Richards. Grandchildren; Chris Kyle Tonia Sarah Randi Jonathon Chester Monique and Candace. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hendrick Hospice 1900 Pine St. Abilene Texas 79601 Online condolences may be sent to www.northsfuneralhome.com