Buren L. Richards

Buren L. Richards, Jr, 88, of Danville, IL passed away at 3:17 PM at OSF St Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL on August 26, 2024 with his family by his side.

Buren was born on June 6, 1936 the son of Buren L. and Margaret (Moore) Richards Sr. He married Natalie Adkins on October 17, 1956 in Danville Illinois.

Survivors include his wife, Natalie Richards, his children, Kimber (Richard) Chiantaretto of West Valley City, UT, Vickie Richards of Danville, IL and Blane (Darla) Richards of Van Alstyne, TX, eleven grandchildren, Krista (Jense) Bowles, Rick (Mike West) Chiantaretto, Laura (Randy) Perry, Justin Richards, Kellie Casper, Jeremy (Lisa) Yarberry, Matthew Richards, Megan Garrett, Amanda Garrett, Brooklyn Garrett and Kourtney Richards, nineteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Buren is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, George Richards and one grandson, Jeffrey Yarberry.

Buren served in the United States Marine Corps for over 22 years. After he retired from the Marine Corps he worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service.

He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, going to Las Vegas and was an avid coin collector. In his later years he enjoyed peaceful moments sitting on his porch. Above all was his dedication and love for his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, IL 61834. Raymie Gordon will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 9-10:00 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in Buren’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Please join Buren’s family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com