Robert Gale Richards, 77, of Carrsville, VA passed away peacefully with his family at his side May 23, 2014. He was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Eugene T. and Verna Richards Miller. Robert is also predeceased by his son, Ronald Graham Richards; brother Paul Eugene Richards; brothers-in-law, John D. Cooper and Alan L. Thier. Robert retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the US Navy after serving over 20 years. Robert worked for the Isle of Wight County School System in maintenance and HVAC. He was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church where he formerly taught the Men's Sunday School Class and was a member of the Brotherhood. He also was a former Isle Of Wight Co. Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff and a member of the V.F.W. Robert was active in various capacities with youth t-ball through pony league baseball. Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie A. Richards; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert G. Richards, II and Betty Jean, Randall G. Richards and Becky, Lynda G. Richards and Rebecca R. Butler; four grandchildren, Crystalyn Richards, Grant Richards (Krystal), Ron Richards, II, (Jenn) and Lindsey Starnes (Paul); five great grandchildren, Davian Richards, Jordan Starnes, Hayden Richards, Rylan Richards, and Tyler Starnes; sister, Jeanette Hudnall; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held Thursday May 29, 2014 at 2:00PM at Western Branch Baptist Church, 6952 Old Myrtle Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434 with Rev. Micah Voight officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00. Memorial donations may be made to Western Branch Baptist Church Building Fund for educational wing window replacement. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com