Obituary for Jack Forrest Richmond
Jack Forrest Richmond, 85, of Middletown, PA entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1935 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Walter Forrest and Jennie Anna (Dymond) Richmond. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Ann (Johnson) Richmond.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 6 sons, Dale and wife Diane, Todd, Stanley and wife Elizabeth, James, Scott and wife Janelle, and George and wife Linde; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Roy Houser; a brother Larry Richmond and wife Pam; and a sister, Barbara Richmond. He was predeceased by a step-daughter, Cathy Houser.
Jack proudly served in the United States Army. He taught drivers education, physical education, and science at Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond, VA for 26 years. He enjoyed coaching and was involved with the Fuzzy Few Organization. He was an avid fisherman and the past president of the Highspire Alumni Association. Jack adored his grandchildren and truly enjoyed watching them play sports.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial with full military honors will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Family and friends are invited to share memories, condolences, and view Jack’s services at www.matinchekfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his honor to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. 1117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011 or to Fuzzy Few, FFO, Inc., P.O. Box 136, Hummelstown, PA 17036.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 6 sons, Dale and wife Diane, Todd, Stanley and wife Elizabeth, James, Scott and wife Janelle, and George and wife Linde; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Roy Houser; a brother Larry Richmond and wife Pam; and a sister, Barbara Richmond. He was predeceased by a step-daughter, Cathy Houser.
Jack proudly served in the United States Army. He taught drivers education, physical education, and science at Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond, VA for 26 years. He enjoyed coaching and was involved with the Fuzzy Few Organization. He was an avid fisherman and the past president of the Highspire Alumni Association. Jack adored his grandchildren and truly enjoyed watching them play sports.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial with full military honors will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Family and friends are invited to share memories, condolences, and view Jack’s services at www.matinchekfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his honor to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. 1117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011 or to Fuzzy Few, FFO, Inc., P.O. Box 136, Hummelstown, PA 17036.