Jim Richey

May 16, 1946 - January 19, 2013

Jim Richey, 66 of Corder, Missouri died on Saturday January 19, 2013, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Born Thursday, May 16, 1946 in Higginsville, Missouri, he was the son of the late Earl James Richey and the late Lucille (McPherson) Richey. He married Deborah S. Morgan on May 13, 1972 . Mr. Richey worked as a store room clerk at the Higginsville Habilitation Center for 25 years, retiring in 2004. He lived most of his life in Corder and was a 1964 graduate of Corder High School. He was one of the original members of the MoJo Dogs band, performing as lead singer and lead guitarist. He also performed with several other bands during his music career. Surviving are his wife Debbie Richey of the home, son, Eric J. Richey of Corder, and 1 grandson Alex Richey. He was preceeded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Winfrey. A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Hoefer Chapel with the Rev. Matt Limback officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Corder. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Lafayette County Cancer Coalition or American Heart Association. Casketbearers are Danny Brooks, Danny Dean Brooks, Paul Brooks, Terry Cline, Noel Galloway and Brian Abney. Honorary casketbearers are Dick Neal, Mark Herzig, John Galloway, Terry Lisby, Jon Sommerville, John Miller, David Newsom, Robert Jones and David Dean.