In January he was hospitalized with a systemic infection and his body didn't respond to the antibiotics... He was hospitalized again in February and was sent home with a hospital bed... Still we had hoped he would be strong enough to fight off this infection...
He passed away earlier this afternoon in the comfort of his room that he shared with my Granny, Jacqueline Richard. She was very upset, of course, as she and Big Daddy spent 60 + years together. They met in high school and even went on a few dates together.
He and Granny were married for 60 years. They have 5 children together, 21 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.
Though at times we maybe didn't see eye to eye, his heart was in the right place. I will miss his compliments, playing card games for hours on end, the trips he and Granny took me on, and visiting The Villages which always lead to him treating us to ice cream at Ollies and dancing at the town square.
I know he will be greatly missed and I know at times I will cry as I think about all the things he will miss. However, I am glad that he got to meet baby James as I know that babies have always brought him joy. I'm also thankful to him for letting Jim and I marry in his backyard.
Big Daddy, thank you for the memories, the kindness you showed, and everything you taught us. You will be missed and I love you. RIP
Sidney Issac Richard, Sr. 01/09/1930-03/04/2014
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Granny & Big Daddy
Big Daddy & baby Kevin at The Villages
2005
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