Kenneth Liam Richards

Kenneth Liam Richards, 26, of Kent, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He was born October 13, 1984 in Newton, MA to Paul M. and Mary T. (Herrington) Richards. Kenneth was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and Allegheny University in Meadville, PA. He played lacrosse, ran cross country in high school and was active in Boy Scouts in Kent. He is survived by father, Paul Richards of Ravenna; mother, Mary (Herrington) Herrington of Kent; brother, James Richards of Kent; sisters, Rebecca (Sondra Zents) Richards of Akron and Madeleine Richards of Kent, OH nephew, Tommy Richards of Kent; grandmother, Claire Richards of Randolph, MA; grandfather, James Herrington of Franklin, MA; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday January 7th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday January 8th with Pastor Tee Hines officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266