[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 146 (Friday, August 13, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF SAMUEL LARRY RICHEY

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 13, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life and service of Mr. Samuel Larry Richey who passed away 
Saturday, July 17 at NMMC Nursing Home in Pontotoc. He was a dedicated 
basketball coach, husband, and father. I join his family, friends, and 
loved ones in mourning his loss.
  Mr. Richey did not expect or plan on becoming a boys basketball 
coach. He was hired as a teacher at Jumpertown and was hired as the 
assistant coach in 1967. He coached in Wheeler, Baldwyn and Mantachie 
over the course of his career. He brought seventeen boys teams to the 
Mississippi State Tournament and won six. His team was once ranked 29th 
all-time in the National Federation of Schools record book. He was 
named ``Coach of the Year: in multiple publications and by the time of 
his retirement, he was the winningest coach in Mississippi history.
  Mr. Richey holds a bachelor's degree in business from Mississippi 
State University and served in the United States Armed Forces from 
1958-1960. He was a member of Asbury Methodist church and enjoyed 
raising cattle, playing golf, and watching westerns.
  Left to cherish his memory are wife of 57 years, Dale Gardner Richey; 
sons, Clark and Clay; grandsons Gardner, Gabe, Reggie, Maddux, Rob and 
Walker; granddaughters Kate, Lee-Anna, and Rylee.
  I am grateful for Mr. Richey's legacy and the positive impact he had 
on countless young athletes. I offer my most sincere condolences to 
those who had the opportunity to know and love him.

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