Virgil Edward Richmond, 90, of Emerson, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
He was born at Emerson on June 10, 1933, a son of the late Elva and Bessie Marble Gulley Richmond.
Virgil proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a Veteran of the Korean War. He began his career as a State Livestock Agent and eventually retired from First Community Bank in Vanceburg. Later in life, he enjoyed working for William at Globe Funeral Chapel. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to church, watching his music shows and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include one daughter, Connie (Craig) Chinn of Vanceburg; one son, Michael (Barb) Richmond of Emerson; two sisters, Loretta Whitfield of Knightstown, Indiana and Janet Cooper of Camp Dix; two grandchildren, Sara Beth (Jared) Lewis and Steven Chinn (Megan Russell); and one great-grandson, Braxton Cash Lewis. Many other family members and friends also survive who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Margie Louise Stevens Richmond; four sisters, Goldia Dillow, Ruby Harris, Verna Morgan, and Nora Morgan; and three brothers, Ralph Richmond, Homer Richmond, Adrain Richmond.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Globe Family Funeral Chapel, 7975 Lower Kinney Road at Camp Dix, with Bro. Ammon Cooper and Bro. Clyde Holbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.
Friends may visit from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, and after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at Globe Family Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix.
Military graveside rites will be accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438.
Pallbearers will be Mike Richmond, Craig Chinn, Steven Chinn, Jared Lewis, Braxton Lewis, and Rick Blevins.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
