Thad Richey, age 83, a lifelong resident of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday September 25, 2016.
Mr. Richey was the son of the late J.W. and Lessie Martin Richey, a veteran of the US Army 1953-1955, was retired from Westinghouse/ABB, and a long time member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie Lou McRee Richey of the home; children, Mark (Sheila) Richey, Pam (Mike) Minish, Tim Richey, Sandi Richey, all of Commerce; sister, Ruth McCoy, Commerce; brother, Thomas Richey, Commerce; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday September 27, 2016 at Blacks Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday September 26, 2016 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blacks Creek Baptist Church, 3754 Blacks Creek Baptist Church Rd., Commerce, GA 30530.
Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of the arrangements.
