James Donald Richards, age 83 of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born November 15, 1940 in Lebanon to the late Stanley Alexander Richards and Frances Richards Stubbs.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Thompson Richards; brothers, Ronald and Jerry Richards; and sisters, Catherine Ann Hayden, Cindy Stubbs, and Sandra Stubbs.

Survivors include his sons, Steven and Danny Richards; daughter, Dee Dee Russell (Mike); brothers, Jimmy Richards (Carolyn), and Johnny Richards (Lamyra); sisters, Barbara Dobson (Mark), Susan O'Brian, and Lisa Lilly (Gene); sister-in-law, Diane Thompson; brother-in-law, Terry Hayden; grandchildren, Chris and Shaun Russell; and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Rylan, Bayleigh, and Piper.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Bosley Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. officiated by Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Funeral Rites will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church officiated by Deacon Joseph R. Dant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.