Earl 'Mickey" R. Richards Jr., age 82, passed Saturday, January 19, 2019. Survived by his significant other Ruth Hunter; his children, Matthew (Christene Riley) Richards, Denise (Charlie) Shain, Michelle Lowe and Edward (Melissa) Sunday; his daughter in law, Gidget Ross; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Richards (2009) and his son Earl "Mick" Richards III (2017). Also, many numerous family members. Earl retired from the Roofing Union Local 11. Earl was a very proud member of Union Local 11, he considered his brotherhood was like family and meant everything to him. In accordance with Earl's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Funeral services will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Joliet, IL on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com