Elton-Funeral services for Larrell "Jim" Richard, 77, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Elton. Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will follow at China Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

The family will receive visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Larrell, affectionately known as Jim, was a loving husband to his wife, Linda, for fifty-five years, as well as a loving father, brother and grandfather. He grew up in Jennings and graduated from Jennings High School. From there, he joined the United States Air Force and served our country for four years. After serving, he attended college at USL and graduated in 1971 earning his bachelor's degree. Jim worked for FMC Corporation for thirty-eight years and wore many hats throughout his time with them. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid gun collector. He always made sure his lawn was pristine. More than anything, Jim loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Jim's memory include his wife, Linda LaFleur Richard; son, David Richard and wife, Katherine, of Fanwood, NJ; two daughters, Kari Powell and husband, Kevin, of Allen, TX and Kristi Hamil and husband, Brad, of Mount Juliet, TN; two brothers, Reed Richard and wife, Lorene, of Katy, TX and Gerald Richard and wife, Theresa, of Westlake; sister, Barbara Chaisson and husband, Donald, of Pine Island; and seven grandchildren, Maggie, Ellie, Emma, Jackson, Kerrigan, Morgan and Harrison; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Sandrus and Allie Richard; two sisters and their husbands, Jean and Harold Lawless and Murleen and Billy Aucoin.