Danny H. Richards

Born March 19, 1950, in Freeport, Texas to Hubert and Catherine Ailene McGarr Richards.

Died September 30, 2016, after a long 5-year battle with throat cancer and its resulting complications.

Survived by his wife of 35 years--Christy Richards. Her loss and pain is indescribable. Also survived by his adoring daughter, Regan Richards; son, Cliff Coker and his family—wife Stephanie and daughters Christiana, Beatrice, and Vivienne; and sister, Shirley Lodan. Danny also had father/mother-in laws, sister-in-laws, cousins, and friends across the world.

First and foremost, he loved his family—his relationship with Christy grew from a love-at-first sight affair into a loving, sustaining friendship where both partners became half of the other.

Danny had a knack of making strangers feel special—a real asset as an electronic salesman for Kruvand—the special company that became his second family. "Dangerous Dan" made people laugh at his jokes, "Bubba" impersonations, far-fetched stories, and easy smile. His love of live and eagerness to try different hobbies led him to being a Hamm Radio Operator with worldwide friends; semi professional as a Blue Grass guitar picker, fiddle, banjo and mandolin player & singer; Koon dog hunter; salt water fisherman; bowler, golfer and bicycling enthusiant; square-foot gardener; photographer. His easy nature masked his competitive drive—he would drive Christy crazy playing the same guitar riff literately hundreds of times until he had it down perfectly.

He loved animals with 4 dogs and 3 cats of his own. Much of his TV viewing included Animal Planet and exploration themes. One bucket list item left undone was a trip to Africa—not to hunt, but to observe nature in its purest form.

So many people have texted Christy about the impact Danny had on them. He was loved by many, and we will truly miss this remarkable man.