George Leroy Richards

Background

Richards, George Leroy was born on July 18, 1926 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of George Eaton and Mamie Oden Richards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, University Texas, El Paso, 1948.

Career

Geologist, Standard Oil Corporation Texas senior vice president exploration and production, Coastal Corporation, Houston, 1964-1978; exploration manager, Bright & Company, Dallas, 1978-1996; retired, Bright & Company, Dallas, 1996; independent geologic consultant, since 1996.

Achievements

• George Leroy Richards has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elder 1st Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, 1968-1973. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member South Texas Geological Society (president 1982), American Association Petroleum Geologists (certified), Petroleum Club San Antonio (house committee 1994). M C.

Connections

Married Ann Carlin, September 3, 1948(deceased September 1991). Children: Julie Richards McNeil, Jack C. Married LoisT. Roper, July 2, 1994.

Father:

George Eaton

Mother:

Mamie Oden Richards

Spouse:

LoisT. Roper

Spouse:

Ann Carlin

child:

Julie Richards McNeil Richards

child:

Jack C. Richards