Jackie Dean Richards, age 87, of Colorado Springs passed away on May 30, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1940, to Margret Badgrow and John Richards.
Jackie served in the Air Force for 20 years and retired as a Staff Sergeant on November 1, 1979.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Susan Richards; and son, James Richards. He is survived by Caroline Richards, his loving wife, and his sons, Jackie Richards Jr. and Jimmy Richards.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00PM, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. A private burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery.
May you always walk in sunshine,
And God around you flow
For the happiness you gave us,
No one will ever know.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone
A part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
A million times we needed you
Your kindness and your love you shared
If only love could have saved you
You would’ve never died
The Lord be with you and
May you rest in peace
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for SSgt Richards’ service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO