Gary John Richards
March 4, 1949 - March 13, 2022
Gary Richards, 73, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at home.
Gary taught generations of science students at Living Word Academy, and was extremely proud of their accomplishments. As a devout Christian, Gary was respected and loved by his church community.
Self-proclaimed as the finest one-armed billiards player in Syracuse, Gary was also an Eagle Scout, and life-long naturalist, known for telling colorful stories of his worldwide adventures, “which were at least 70% true”. Gary photographed nature from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef.
He was predeceased by his parents, John Woodruff Richards and Marie Graf Richards.
Survivors include his sisters, Beth Richards (Gregory Owens) and Gail Morrow; his niece, Claire Affleck; his nephew, Jesse Affleck; his great-nephews, Reese and Tyriq; a very special Auntie, Shirley Durling; cousins, Lynn, Jill and Terri and his crazy dog, Specksie.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, Mar. 17th, at Living Word Church, 6099 Court St. Rd., Syracuse 13206, from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by funeral services at noon. Burial services will be for the family only in Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Living Word Church, for the Gary Richards Science Scholarship Fund.