Elmer Paul Richards, 79, of Gusty Branch, Hustonville, KY passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Liberty Care Center.  Born December 29, 1942, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Andrew Richards and Ruth Jane Hampton Richards.  Elmer Paul is survived by one brother, Shirley Richards of Gusty Branch, Hustonville, KY; a sister, Gillie Mae Tucker of Liberty, KY; a niece, Jennifer (Eric) Hamilton of Yosemite, KY; a great-nephew, Zachary Hamilton; and a great-niece, Kayla Hamilton.

Elmer was a lifetime farmer and a member of Carr's Chapel First Church of God.

Visitation is 5-8 pm Wednesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home.  Funeral Service is 1 pm Thursday with Bro. Marshall Malone and Bro. Donald Lear officiating.  Pallbearers are Marvin Cochran, C.A. Griffin, A.C. Richards, D.J. Mullins, Kenny Hampton, Gene Hampton, John Ellis, and John Cox.  Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Hampton, Ottis Cox, Joe Beeler, James O. Beeler, Zachary Hamilton, Eric Hamilton, Carlos Lane, Marcus Cochran, Jason Smith, and Jake Beeler.  Burial is in Hustonville Cemetery.  A Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.