Henry Clayton Richter, Sr. went to be with our Lord on October 27, 2009. He was the husband of Mary Jane Richter, father of Henry Clayton Richter, Jr. and wife Robin, and Kenneth Earl Richter. He was the grandfather of Heather Cristin Hughes and Mathew Nicholas Richter and one great grandchild Ayden Hughes. He is also survived by four sisters: Marge Reisner, Shirl Connor, Arlene Argiro and Karen Snyder along with three brothers; Domer Richter, Reid Richter and John Richter.

He was an active member of Benn's United Methodist Church, Rescue and Battery Park Ruritans, American Legion George F. Dashiell Post #49 and Veterans of Foreign War. Henry began his 20 year distinguished military Army career at the Nike Site in Carrollton. He posted tours in New York, El Paso TX, Korea and Germany. After retiring he worked for Beale Construction, Smithfield Packing Company, and Clover Power Plant. He was currently employed at Travis's Auto Repair.

His hobbies included antique car collection, restoration, and showing, cooking for various community events and spending time with his grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at Benn's United Methodist Church on November 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. O. H. Burton officiating. Family and friends will gather after the Memorial Service in the church's Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions and donations may be made to the David Latimer Cancer Fund c/o Farmers Bank, P. O. Box 888, Smithfield, VA. 23431. Condolences can be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com