Michael "Mike" Joseph Richards, age 59, of Owings, MD, formerly of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at home with his family by his side.

He is the beloved husband for 13 years of Alastrionna Richards and the loving step-father of Erin Wilson and spouse Cary Jones and grandfather of Madelyn and Delaney Wilson. He is the son of the late Charles Edward and Marjorie Alice Richards. He is the grandson of Elizabeth Virginia (Boswell) Kidwell and the late Benjamin Howard Kidwell and the late George and Mary Richards.

Michael is the brother of Melvin, Randy, Helen, Mike, Bob "Slim" and Connie Richards, Doris Righter, Debbie Hines and the late Mary Alice Atchison, Catherine Jones, Donald, Gloria "Jean" and Charles "Sonny" Richards. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

Mike had lived in Chesapeake Beach for eight years prior to moving to Owings a month ago with his family. He retired from Colonial Auction and Sales. Mike enjoyed a variety of hobbies including fishing, boating, gardening and decorating for Christmas. His favorite past-times included being with his family, watching his grandchildren growing up and playing pranks on his family.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.