GREENVILLE – Gaithel Norman Richey, 89, of Greenville, KY died Friday, May 7, 2021 at 12:15 A.M. at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Gaithel was born November 29, 1931 in Muhlenberg County and was a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired coal miner. He was also a member ofContinue Reading
Shelly
left a message on June 6, 2021:
Grandaddy,
I miss you and Nana so much. Growing up I wasn't the easiest child. I was basically broken. Coming back from Disneyland was what changed me. Yet, You and Nana took me, your grandchild and adopted me. You took on a responsibility that wasn't yours. You gave me your last name and raised me the best you could. You tried to fix me the only ways you knew how. I wasn't able to be fixed and you still loved me. You could've very easily had turned me over to child services and been done. Yet, you didn't. I had to learn life myself and do things the hard way. I know I disappointed you alot. That's why I stayed away for so long. I felt embarrassed and ashamed for not being able to be as strong as you wanted me to be. I know, I didn't turn out the way you or Nana expected. However, if I hadn't done the things I did, I never would've met my loving husband of now 15 yrs and have my two wonderful children, Xander and Riley. How I wish you could've stuck around abit longer. Xander graduated 5th grade with Presidential Honors and Riley is talking so much better now. When I called you that day, the day I found out you had died. My world instantly shattered. Losing Nana and then you, I lost not only my Grandparents, but my adopted parents as well. You were the only father I ever knew. You were supposed to be this 10 foot tall, indestructible human rock who would never die. That's how I saw you. I can only hope my son's will grow up and be even half the man you were. Xander doesn't remember our trip to Kentucky but he always loved talking to you on the phone. I'm heartbroken you will never have a chance to meet little Riley or my husband Jeff. We were really looking forward to the trip there to see you and bring you a cactus. My only happiness is atleast we were able to put the past behind us and have a healthy relationship this past year. I love you Grandaddy.
Shelly
John Tippett
left a message on May 8, 2021:
Linda and Family. I am so sorry for your all's loss. God Bless and Keep you in his Loving arms
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Shelly
left a message on June 6, 2021:
Grandaddy,
I miss you and Nana so much. Growing up I wasn't the easiest child. I was basically broken. Coming back from Disneyland was what changed me. Yet, You and Nana took me, your grandchild and adopted me. You took on a responsibility that wasn't yours. You gave me your last name and raised me the best you could. You tried to fix me the only ways you knew how. I wasn't able to be fixed and you still loved me. You could've very easily had turned me over to child services and been done. Yet, you didn't. I had to learn life myself and do things the hard way. I know I disappointed you alot. That's why I stayed away for so long. I felt embarrassed and ashamed for not being able to be as strong as you wanted me to be. I know, I didn't turn out the way you or Nana expected. However, if I hadn't done the things I did, I never would've met my loving husband of now 15 yrs and have my two wonderful children, Xander and Riley. How I wish you could've stuck around abit longer. Xander graduated 5th grade with Presidential Honors and Riley is talking so much better now. When I called you that day, the day I found out you had died. My world instantly shattered. Losing Nana and then you, I lost not only my Grandparents, but my adopted parents as well. You were the only father I ever knew. You were supposed to be this 10 foot tall, indestructible human rock who would never die. That's how I saw you. I can only hope my son's will grow up and be even half the man you were. Xander doesn't remember our trip to Kentucky but he always loved talking to you on the phone. I'm heartbroken you will never have a chance to meet little Riley or my husband Jeff. We were really looking forward to the trip there to see you and bring you a cactus. My only happiness is atleast we were able to put the past behind us and have a healthy relationship this past year. I love you Grandaddy.
Shelly
John Tippett
left a message on May 8, 2021:
Linda and Family. I am so sorry for your all's loss. God Bless and Keep you in his Loving arms
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.