Pastor Don Richards (full name Donald M. Richards, often referred to as Dr. Don Richards or Bro. Don) was a long-serving Baptist pastor associated with Corinth Baptist Church in Loganville, Georgia.
He served as the pastor there for 45 years, from 1972 until his retirement in 2017 (announced around 2017 due to health reasons). During his tenure, he was highly regarded in his congregation and the broader Independent Baptist community for his faithful ministry. After retirement, he held the title of Pastor Emeritus at the church.
Some of Pastor Don's preaching
The church's website (corinthonline.org) lists him in that emeritus role, and archived sermons or messages from him appear there, such as teachings on topics like "Fathers, Be a Follower of God" (from around 2023) and others where he spoke as Pastor Emeritus even post-retirement.
He was married to Catherine Richards (who passed away earlier, with condolences shared by the church around April of a prior year). Pastor Richards himself passed away recently, on or around February 16, 2026 (based on his obituary date and related announcements). His obituary notes his long pastoral service, including the 45 years at Corinth Baptist Church before retiring. There are public tributes, funeral videos (e.g., his homegoing service featuring a sermon titled "The Preacher"), and memorial posts from the church and affiliated groups like Macedonia World Baptist Missions, highlighting his dedication and impact.
Corinth Baptist Church itself is an Independent Baptist congregation located at 3156 Langley Road SW, Loganville, GA. Since his retirement, Pastor Tom Foskey has been the lead pastor (he's been on staff since 1978 and took over leadership).
Overall, he appears to have been a respected, long-term figure in that local church community, with a legacy of steady pastoral leadership over decades. If you're looking for something more specific (like a particular sermon, event, or connection), feel free to provide more details!
