Dr. Rex Riches, 71, died on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in a local hospital.
He was a retired minister and administrator having served in Britain, Southern Asia, and the United States. He was a member of Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Agnes Riches.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rose Marie Riches, Apison; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Marie and John Reichert, Berrien Springs, Mi., Katrina and Michael McClung, Apison; brother, Robin Riches, Montrose, Co.; grandchildren, Nicholas, Christian, and Karlen.
Private family graveside services will be held at Collegedale Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Herod and Pastor Paul Smith officiating.
Memorials may be made to: Paata Mission, c/o Guam-Micronesia Mission, 290 Chalan Palasyo, Agana Heights, Guam 96910, or Emerald Health and Education Foundation, P.O. Box 8877, Redlands, CA 92375. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.