Family will receive friends on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at White's Funeral and Cremation Services, 867 S. James Road, Columbus, OH 43227. Interment: Evergreen Burial Park

Charles Anthony Richard born May 13, 1960, departed this life on January 4, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Charles was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Janice Jones and the late Thomas Jones. He attended Withrow High School and soon after entered the workforce. He was a former employee of First Group Transportation Company for 20 years. Charles loved working and took pride in his job and making a difference. He absolutely loved his family and friends. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play the game of football, golfing when he was able and taking trips.

He was preceded in death by his Father Thomas Jones, Brother Vincent Jones, Grandson Jay'Vonte' Richard and Stepson Richard Ellison.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Terri Richard, Mother Janice Jones, Sons Charles Richard Jr., Melvin Richard Sr., Jerome(Miranda) Richard Sr., Desean Richard Sr., Daughter Sasha Richard, Stepsons Anthony Harris, Amare Daniels, Brother Thomas (Jan) Richard, Sisters- Nadine Carter, Pandoria Porter, Tersa Richard, Melinda Jones and Brendia (Sheldon) Hoyle, Sister-in-law Angela Jones,  36 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, God-daughter De'Janae Odom, Special Daughter Brianna Brown. Special Friends Steven Brumfield, Cornell Brumfield, and Kyan Odom. A host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.