Deland, FL – Ronald (Ron) F. Richards, 83 years, of Deland, FL passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 peacefully at home after a short illness. Born in Upstate New York on March 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Wendall and Phyllis Richards.

He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War fixing airplanes before they went into war. After his time in the military, he worked for NASA with the Apollo project, GE and Benedix supporting service and maintenance positions.

Ron was an active member of his church, Praise Chapel. In addition he volunteered as part of the chaplain program at the Florida Hospital in Deland including hospice.

Ron's favorite hobby was working on diy projects around his home in Deland, FL. He had a gift of fixing almost everything and you could always find him working on a project. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and socializing with friends.

He is survived by his wife of over 28 years Mary Richards of Deland, FL; Step-daughter, Lindy Mascioli of IN; Sister and Brother in Law Janice & Chris Pappas of MA, Nephew Jayson Pappas of MA and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Praise Chapel, 1320 FL-15 Alt Deland, FL at 11:00 a.m. with coffee and lite snacks immediately after the service. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers New Smyrna Beach, FL.