Richards, Jerry A., 75, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, January 04, 2017.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry worked as a counselor in a halfway house in Florida, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by a brother, John Richards.

Jerry is survived by his son, Gregory Boes Richards; brother, Fred W. Richards, Jr. (Julie); and sister, Jane Irwin (Robert).

His memorial service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 07, 2017 at Sam Swope Masonic Home. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville &/or Wayside Christian Mission.