Thomas R. Richey

Pastor Thomas R. Richey, 79, Waverly, died peacefully at home on July 4, 2012. Tom was born January 16, 1933, in Barren County, Kentucky, to the late John Rhea and Ruby (Hoppes) Richey.

He graduated from Warren Central High School. Tom was the owner and operator of Tri State Bolt, Inc. for 34 years. He served as a lay minister at Waverly United Methodist Church for sixteen years. More recently, Tom was the pastor of New Beginnings Community Church, serving form 1999-2010. Tom will be remembered fondly for his compassion and gentle nature. He also was an accomplished fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Janice, to whom he was united in marriage April 6, 1978; children, Michael R. Richey (Linda) of Columbia, Missouri, Jennifer L. Carlisle (Roger) of Wall Lake, Iowa, John Ehle (Tammy) of Indianapolis, Robin Davee (Randy) of Mooresville, and Scott Ehle of Toledo, Ohio; brother, Don Richey (Nancy) of Smithville, Georgia; sisters, Wanda Wetzel of Indianapolis and Maryanne Perkins (Dick) of Indianapolis.

Friends and family will gather on Friday, July 6, 2012, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 7, in The Church at Mt. Gilead, Mooresville. Rev. Terry Crist will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Waverly. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or to Riley Hospital for Children. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.