Chris E. Richmond, 70, of Montpelier passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on December 16, 1954 in Montpelier to Rexford E. and Vivian M. (Wheeler) Richmond.  Chris graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973, then served in the United States Navy from 1975-1979.

He is survived by his stepson Billy (Davi) Taylor of Montpelier; brothers Steve Richmond of San Fransico, California and Andy Richmond of Angola, Indiana; grandchildren Ileanna Taylor, Maci Taylor and Ryanne Dohm; nieces and nephews Joey Richmond, Jamie (Jason) Viers, Fonda (Chris) Nutter, Liz (Matt) Brown, Alisha (Mike) Snyder, and Andrea (Matt) Davis; great nieces and nephews Trance Van Liere, Carter Meek, Jameson Viers, Makenzie Nutter, Gabrielle Nutter, Addi Snyder, Drake Snyder, Jackson Snyder, Vivian Wages, Olivia Wages, Braxton Richmond, Alex Richmond, Paisely Richmond and Jeren Viers.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Mike Richmond, Ann Richmond, Tony Richmond, nephew Lonnie Richmond and former wife Brenda Taylor.

A time to receive friends will be on Friday, January 30th from 11am-12pm at the House of Prayer in Montpelier.  Services will follow at 12pm at the House of Prayer with Pastor Benaiah Harris to officiate.  Donations may be given to the Williams County Humane Society or Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.