Memories of the Life of Millard Richmon
The influence of a good man, regardless of how and when he dies, does not end at death . . .
Ain't it Good to Give?
When a feller's feelin' friendly 'cause he's got a bit ahead,
And he sees some little person with a heart that feels like lead,
(Perhaps a helpless babe, or cripple, crying for the right to live),
Ain't it good to have a nest egg? Tell me. Ain't it good to give?
Little babies, pale and helpless, older youngsters, bent and grey,
Folks like you and me with feelin's hurt by pranks that fate can play.
They're a lookin' and a hopin' for a better chance to live.
When so much help costs so little, Tell me. Ain't it good to give?
Will you see a youngster stumble When by stretchin' out your hand
You can get him past the rough spot, And help him straight to stand?
Can you take the chance of leavin' Helpless tots in pain to live?
When at night you face your conscience, Tell me. Ain't it good to give?

Millard was born in 1908. He was a livestock farmer, pioneer and inventor, particularly in the field of agriculture. Most of all he was husband, father, grandfather and friend. He spent much of his 97 years helping others, particularly young people. Millard and and his devoted wife Lora were some of the first contributors for CRF children in India and other needs. In January,1985, Millard decided to take care of 100 CRF children and has continued ever since. Millard agreed that part of this help was for children who were waiting for a sponsor. Millard's help was essential for CRF's survival in those early years. In his lifetime Millard has touched the lives of HUNDREDS of children. He quoted, "I suspect I have more people calling me daddy and grandpa than any other man on this earth." He helped establish and named the New Horizon Cottage in India in 1983

From CRF CEO, Linda Purdy:
"What a unique man! I feel a great loss and it's not about money. It's about a man with a huge heart who was obsessed with the idea of helping children - helping the helpless. I am honored to have known him."

"Millard Richmon was truly a remarkable person. I know there are weeping children all over the world as they receive the message of his death. He will be remembered in the hearts of so many, especially the children that he gave hope and joy while on this earth."
-Frank Pope, President of CRF Board of Directors

Millard Richmon & Lora reared five wonderful children. Millard and Lora also sponsored, through gift annunciates, two homes that helped troubled youth in Abilene and Amarillo, Texas, as well as several other health and service organizations.