Birth date: May 31, 1958 Death date: Nov 2, 2025
Michael Raymon Richards, 67, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born in Illinois on May 31, 1958, the son of the late Everette Jack Richards and Mary Ann Still. In addition to his parents, he was preceded i Read Obituary
Our little brother was the youngest of four.Because the next to the youngest brother was also named Mike and there were several cousins named Mike to know which Mike was being addressed he was known as little Mike so we could know who was being addressed by the family. Little Mike always had a big smile on his face never met a stranger and was very tender hearted.For those and many other reasons as the oldest brother I always felt the need protect our little blond headed brother when picked on. He was a hard worker trying always to do his best to take care of his family.As many of you know these last few years he was in a constant battle with health issues but he put up a heck of a fight till the end.When ever I would see or talk to him he would always address me as big brother which made me feel 10 feet tall and I was proud to be his big brother.While I will never heard those words from him down here I look forward to seeing his smiling face when I walk through those pearly gates of heaven. Untill then I will cherish the pictures attached of our time together here.Rest in peace little brother till we meet again your big brother.
Even though you gave me tough love sometimes there wasn’t a day that I didn’t smile around you just your kind spirit always gave me such hope and joy and love I miss you so much ole man
I’ll never forget the day we first put a surround sound in the explorer the first song on the radio played lollipop by lil Wayne and even though it’s not your type of music you let it play and I died laughing at your face when you heard it lol red as a stop sign
Any time anyone came over friends/family etc If we were eating they had to eat to you never let us miss a meal and nobody ever went hungry you were a humble man a provider a guider and my hero.
A lesson I learned from you is to always treat people with kindness be humble respect others you never know what the next person is going through all life is precious.
