The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Friday, May 31, 1996                  TAG: 9605310456
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B7   EDITION: FINAL 
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THOMAS E. RICHARDS SR.

Thomas E. ``Buddy'' Richards Sr., 64, of the 100 block of Linden Ave., died May 30, 1996. Graveside service is at 1 p.m. Monday in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB