Roy Richards

Background

Richards, Roy was born on April 11, 1912 in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. Son of Thomas Wiley and Ida (Stovall) Richards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanics Engineering, Georgia Institute Technology, 1935.

Career

Proprietor Richards & Associates, Incorporated., and predecessor, Carrollton, 1936-1939, president, 1935-1985. President Roy Richards realty corporation, Carrollton, 1950-1985, Southwire Realty Company, Carrollton, 1950-1985, NationalSouthwire Aluminum Company, Hawesville, Kentucky, 1968-1985, Richards Motor Company, Villa Rica, Georgia, 1946-1985, Southwire International Corporation, San Juan, Prize ring (The), 1952-1985. Chairman of the Board Peoples Bank, Carrollton, Southwire Company, Carrollton.

Director First National Bank Atlanta, First National Holding Corporation, Atlanta, Ranchers Exploration & Development Corporation, Albuquerque, Munford Incorporated., Atlanta.

Board of directors Carroll City-County Hospital Authority, Carrollton, Tanner Memorial Hospital.

Achievements

• Roy Richards has been listed as a noteworthy corporation executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member National Society Professional Engineers.

Connections

Married Alice Coyner Huffard, January 25, 1958. Children: Roy, James Case, Nancy Hufford, Lee Wiley, Elizabeth Kemper, Robin Anne, Laura Hudson.

Father:

Thomas Wiley Richards

Mother:

Ida (Stovall) Richards

Spouse:

Alice Coyner Huffard

child:

Roy Richards

child:

James Case Richards

child:

Nancy Hufford Richards

child:

Laura Hudson Richards

child:

Robin Anne Richards

child:

Elizabeth Kemper Richards

child:

Lee Wiley Richards