Christopher Ira Richards, 69, of Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born August 29, 1952, in Joplin, Mo., Chris was the son of Earl Nelson Richards and Mary Viola Mullins. After competing Tulsa Welding School, Chris worked for B and D Fabrication until retirement.
Chris and Sherry Crabtree were united in marriage April 13, 1992, in Miami, Okla. She survives of the home.
In addition to his…