Billy (BJ) Richards, 83 of Indianapolis passed away on November 14, 2018. BJ was born in Somerset, KY on November 11, 1935 to Talbert and Laura Richards. BJ loved fishing and playing poker. He especially loved and enjoyed his time spent with family. He will be greatly missed. BJ was a retired truck driver of Consolidated Frtways.

BJ is survived by his six children, Gary, Fayrene, DeWayne of Florida, Peggy McKee of Indianapolis, Billie Zanti of Indianapolis, and Bruce Brower of Texas; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

BJ is preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 37 years Erma Richards in 2016; siblings, Ray Richards and Betty Joyce Burton.