James Paul "Peachie" Richie passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at MS Care Center at the age of 86.
Mr. Richie was born October 22, 1924 in Tupelo, MS to the late John Paul and Madie Easterling Richie. He was the co-owner of Corinth Used Parts, on the Board of Directors for Pine Vale Childrens Home, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a Deacon at Foote Street Church of Christ. He was a member of Foote Street Church of Christ.
Mr. Richie is survived by his wife: Mary Ella Richie – Corinth, MS
Son: James D. Richie – Carrolltown, TX
Daughter: Lynne Richie Graham and husband Jerry – Germantown, TN
4 grandchildren: Christy Procell and husband Brandon – Wichita, Kansas; Allison Evins and husband Tim- Dallas, TX; Leigh Anne Howard and husband Travis- Watauga, TX; Marina Richie – Bedford, TN
4 Great Grandchildren: Jordan Procell, Gracie Procell, Hunter Howard, Killian Miller
Other relatives and a host of friends
He was welcomed to heaven by his Father: John Paul Richie
Mother: Madie Easterling Richie
Brothers: John Lee Richie, Holder Leon Richie
Sister: Beatrice Richie Scruggs
Pallbearers will be James Richie, Jason Clayton, Craig Clayton, Jim Johnson, Bryce Richie, H. L. Richie
Homorary Pallbearers will be Stanten Sikes, Art Wells, Jodie Crisswell.