Obituary for General Thomas C. Richards
February 13, 1930 - August 9, 2020
San Antonio, Texas
| Age 90
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"Meredyth...I just learned tonight of Tom's passing. You both were always the most gracious friends to Dixie and me, in good times and bad. Please know what a big part of my heart will always include wonderful and precious memories of our times together, your generosity to us and, of course, our little church. Tom blessed me with his wisdom, confidence, courage, generosity, and humility. You blessed us with all that and more. Your friend always, Pastor Tom Lanier"
"Meredyth, I saw Tom's obituary in the Colorado Springs Gazette and wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. It's been a long time since Okinawa but I still have fond memories of that special time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara White conaf2001@aol.com"
"Meredyth
So sad to hear of General Richards passing. He was such a positive influence on my life as cadet and an officer. I will always remember him as the poster card for an Air Force pilot and officer - a real live Steve Canyon"
"Dear Meredyth, did your husband ever live in Florence, Oregon? If he did, I am related to his best friend, Willy. I heard that Thomas wrote a book named the Sandpiper. Did it ever get published? Looking forward to your response.
Hugs and smiles,
Sharon (Scharen) Teyler
teylers@aol.com"
"General Tom Richards was our real life Steve Canyon. He and his bride were a "Class Act". General Richards was a true hero for all the people he met and certainly one of mine. General (R) J. B. Davis USAF"
"Meredyth and Family: I want to add our condolences to you and family on your loss with the passing of Gen Richards. My association with you both spanned our 4 yrs on staff at the USAFA when I served as DCS MWR and was active with Denny Weddle in Protocol...and enjoyed his thoughts and recommendations on the OOM and many other morale programs. I frequently tried to find time to stop by the Club in mornings and share a cup of coffee with you as you had breakfast. Later when I had frequent trips to Keesler AFB, I could always count on an office visit and a cup of coffee. He sure cleaned up that situation there! Later, I headed up the DOD Comptroller Course at Maxwell AFB when General Richsrds was AU/CC. The General was a consummate leader, motivator, and real Americsn success story going from leaving HS and moving up to 4-star rank with so many wartime and key roles....but he had a superb "wingman" at his side for 50 years. In reading his obituary I learned the he was a Hampton HS "crabber" like our two children! Carol and I send our thoughts and prayers to you during this time of loss. Warmest regards, Chuck & Carol Martin"
