Donald Duane Richards of Heavener, Oklahoma was born December 27, 1978 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Donald Ray and Becky (Williams) Richards and passed away on December 31, 2021 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 43.

He is survived by:

His wife:

Amanda Richards of the home

His father:

Donald Ray Richards of Heavener, Oklahoma and Jackie Jones of Marlow, Oklahoma

His mother:

Becky Woodral and husband Vernon of Wister, Oklahoma

One son:

Corbin Richards and wife Lisa of Heavener, Oklahoma

One daughter:

Kayla Richards of Heavener, Oklahoma

One granddaughter:

Wynona Richards of Heavener, Oklahoma

Three sisters:

Ashley Whitmore and husband Willy of Wister, Oklahoma

Jaime Aguilar and husband Gabe of Hodgen, Oklahoma

Courtney Richards of Hot Springs, Arkansas

One brother:

Vernon Woodral of Wister, Oklahoma

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends

He was preceded in death by his second wife Rebecca Richards; his grandparents Etoyle and Bill Richards; a brother, Benton Woodral; an Uncle Billy Joe Richards; and his grandmother Leona Williams.

Donald was a life-long resident of the area, a Patient Care Assistant for Kibois, a 1998 graduate of Heavener High School, and a member of Family Praise and Worship Church. He loved being outdoors, fishing, and playing video games with family.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Family Praise & Worship Church with Brother Don Benefield officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Mark Dehart, Patti (Woodral) Reile, Roni Robinson, and Ricky Farmer.

To sign Donald’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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