Elder James D. Richey, 57, of Fremont, OH went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 23, 2015 at University of Cleveland Case Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1957 in Toledo, OH, the son of W. Milton Richey, Jr. and Vivian Reid. He was a 1975 graduate of Sandusky High School and attended Ohio Business College where he received several certificates.
James married Lorean (Heidelburg) Richey on January 30, 2004 at Greater St. James Church of God in Christ and she survives. He was a Manager at Rent-A-Center for several years.
James loved the Lord. He was a member of Greater St. James Church of God in Christ where he was an Elder and Choir member. He enjoyed fishing and sports. James loved Cadillac’s and loved to dress up and wear suits. He also loved spending time with his wife, grandchildren and family. He loved his mother’s dog, Samson.
James is survived by his wife, Lorean Richey, Fremont, OH; children, Jasmine D. Jones and James Dean Jones both of Columbus, OH, Justin D. Jones, Sandusky, OH; step sons, Craig A. Daniels, Jr., Cincinnati, OH, and Cory A. (Jessica) Daniels, Fremont, OH; mother, Vivian Reid, Sandusky, OH; grandchildren, Nazjir D. Jones, Jazariah D. Jones and step granddaughter, Taelin Waka; sibling, Pastor Dennis (Geraldine) Richey, Sr., Ravenna Twp, OH; half siblings, Donnie Stower, Rea Johnson, Yondie Rogers, Terill Green, and Isaiah Adcook, all of Sandusky, OH, Tori Richey and Tasha Richey-Brazile both of Alabama; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, W. Milton Richey; half brother, Kyle Skelton and his grandparents.
Visitation: Saturday from Noon until 1:00 pm at Agape Love Ministries, 4013 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.
Service: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 1:00 pm at the Church with Bishop Clifton Jones and Bishop Chester Trail officiating.
Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, OH
Memorials: To the Family
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Geneva Parker
Know that you are in my heart, and prayers. Love.
Pastor Dennis J. Richey, Sr.
Dean, surely I am going to greatly miss you. I thank God for all the memories I can celebrate. You suffered for the last several years, and God has gave you eternal rest. I will see you in the morning!
Forever Love,
Your brother
Dennis
Pastor Timothy Gregory
We extend our prayers and condolences during this time of transition, know that The Gregory family is lifting you and lady Richey in our prayers to God
Dallas/Mae Leake
Our heartfelt condolences to the Richey family.
Veronica Heidelburg
My heart goes out to the family and our prayers and condolences are with you and the family. Lo I love cousin and my prayers are lifted up in your name.
Carol Churchwell
To the family of Dean Richey I am so sorry for your loss l am sending up prayers for you to get through this hard time. Lorean it’s been awhile since we’ve seen each other but I want you to know I love you my sister