Roy Richards
Published 10:19 am Saturday, June 30, 2012
Name: Roy Richards
Occupation: Animal control officer for City of Franklin
Spouse’s name: Lynn Richards
Children’s names and ages: Ryan Richards 21, Tyler Richards 18
If I could change my name, I’d make it: Anything but Roy
Pet I’d like to own: Parrot
People say I look like: My uncle
Favorite movie of all time: Anything with Steven Seagal
TV show I never miss: “Swamp People”
The secret to happiness is: Don’t let the small stuff bother you
I wish I knew how to: Fly an airplane
Song I’d love to sing karaoke to: Any Rascal Flatts song
If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Spaghetti, pizza and Harold Drake ribeye steaks
Three words that best describe me: Caring, versatile, friendly
One superpower I wish I had: Teleportation
My proudest achievement: Being a dad and husband
My most humbling moment: Becoming a “pops” to my three grandchildren
My most recent trip: Eastern Shore camping
My life won’t be complete until: I go to Alaska on a cruise
My friends think I’m: Fun to be around
I really lose my cool when: Someone messes with my family
Favorite pro sports team: Atlanta Braves
Favorite color: Maroon
Best life lesson I’ve learned and who taught me: Help anyone you can — my wife
Best decision in life: To marry my wife
Local charitable or non-profit organization I wish more people would support: Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
What gives me the blues: Nothing
Best childhood memory: Working with my older brother
Most recent venture: Joshua Tree National Park in California