James William Richards 76 of Elba, AL passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Crowne Health Care of Montgomery. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Michael Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela (Jeffrey) Allen of Prattville, AL, son, Timmy (Crystal) Richards of Belpre, OH, granddaughter, Tiffany (Trey) Matthews of Samson, AL, and a grandson, Tristan Allen of Prattville, AL.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Richards and parents, Clyde and Mary Fuller Richards.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Richards family.