Carl E. Richards Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carl E. Richards, 83, of St. Albans passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born at Scott Depot to the late Edward A. and Ida Caudle Richards. Carl retired from Union Carbide Corp. Institute and South Charleston. He was a graduate of Winfield High School, class of 1953. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Carl was an avid fan of car racing and sports. Surviving is his loving wife of 60 years, Shelva J. Richards; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Asaad Karam of Union, KY; grandchildren, Matthew Karam of Colorado and Andrew Karam (Kristin) of Arizona; sisters, Mae Shaffett of Baton Rouge, LA and Lynda McAllister of Scott Depot. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, St. Albans with the Pastor Aaron Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to American Diabetes Association, In Memory Of Carl E. Richards, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 You may visit Carl’s tribute page at bartlettnicholsfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences with the family. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, (formerly Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home), family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Richards family.

Carl E. Richards

October 27, 1935 - April 4, 2019