MoorevilleBobby C. Richey, 74, died Friday, September 04, 2015 at the Veterans' Home in Oxford after an extended illness. He was born June 17, 1941, in Union County to James and Lois Richey. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, Bobby served his country during the Vietnam War. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the owner of an auto body repair business for over 30 years.

Services will be 3 pm Sunday at the Lee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jim Holcomb officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

He leaves behind 3 sons, David Richey (Wendy) of Tupelo, Jimmy Richey (Janet) of Belden and Sean (Tammy) of Saltillo; a brother, James Richey (Doris Marie) of Belden and a sister, Kathy Hammock (Chris) of Canton; 9 grandchildren, Kelly Summers (Chris), Leighanna Witt (Ryan), Teri Richey, Austin Richey, Alex Richey, Ashley Sanford (Daniel), Emma Bethay, Ashton Richey, and Lauren Richey; and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Doris Helen Richey.

Visitation will be 3-6 pm Saturday.