Jonathan Richards, 34, of Philpot, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born November 15, 1988, in Owensboro, Kentucky to Danny David Richards, Jr. and Lorri Simon Edge (Harold). He was employed as a line worker at Precoat Metals in Hawesville, Kentucky, and was a member of Teamsters 215.
Jonathan was very family-oriented and loved spending time with his children, especially when camping and exploring the outdoors. He was a car enthusiast who enjoyed racing, especially at his home racetrack, Kentucky Motor Speedway. Johnathan was a compassionate person who loved to lend a helping hand to others.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Carroll Simon, and paternal grandmother, Viviann Evans Richards.
Along with his parents, Jonathan is survived by his fiancé, Britni Rehrig; children, Braxton Richards, Kamden Richards, and his niece, Autumn, whom he loved and cherished as a daughter; and his brother, Brandon Richards (fiancé, Whitley), Thaddeus Edge, and Matthew Edge.
Services will be 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial to follow at St. William Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory and again on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Johnathan Richards. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mr. Richards and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.