Ralph Winford Richards, 80, of Paris, KY passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital Lexington. He was born September 2, 1940 to the late Elmer Roy and Shrilda Havens. He was an electrician for LaHoist North America and a member of Ark Mercy Church of Winchester, KY.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Crump Richards of North Middletown, KY; one son, Winford Andrew Richards (Amanda) of Brierfield, AL; two daughters, Lisa Richards and Tabitha Elaine Richards both of North Middletown, KY; five step-children; three brothers, Roy Richards (Helen) of Seymour, IN, Ray Richards (Linda) of Camargo, KY and Dean Richards of California; two sisters, Ann Ivy of Ft. Myers, FL and Jane Crump (Ambrose) of Paris, KY; two grandchildren, Gabriel Andrew Richards and Matthew Richards (Skie); fifteen step-grandchildren; two great grandchildren, Brooklyn Jackson and Aubrie Richards; and seventeen step-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William Richards; and one sister, Helen Hensley.

A funeral service will be held 1 PM, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Matcalf officiating, burial following at Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11 AM- 1 PM, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Matthew Richards, Thomas Richards, Brian Crump and Kevin Richards.