Dr. James R. Rich, age 92, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. Dr. Rich was a beloved, retired, Family Physician opening his practice in 1955 Taylor Mill and having served there for over 56 years. He was a member of Sunny Acres Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Doc's service and contributions throughout Kentucky over the years are numerous. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Boone County Outdoorsmen, Ponderosa Archery Club, Golden Rod Bass Masters, League of Kentucky Sportsmen, Life Member of the National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, and was the longest serving member of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission (where he previously served as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary). In 1998, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources named a 2273 acre property in Owen County to honor him entitled the Dr. James R. Rich WMA. While his accomplishments were many, his love for wildlife, his community, and his family were what he held dear. His wife, June Hardy Rich and brother, Robert W. Rich, preceded him in death.
Dr. James R. Rich, age 92, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. Dr. Rich was a beloved, retired, Family Physician opening his practice in 1955 Taylor Mill and having served there for over 56 years. He was a member of Sunny Acres Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Doc's service and contributions throughout Kentucky over the years are numerous. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Boone County Outdoorsmen, Ponderosa Archery Club, Golden Rod Bass Masters, League of Kentucky Sportsmen, Life Member of the National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, and was the longest serving member of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission (where he previously served as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary). In 1998, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources named a 2273 acre property in Owen County to honor him entitled the Dr. James R. Rich WMA. While his accomplishments were many, his love for wildlife, his community, and his family were what he held dear. His wife, June Hardy Rich and brother, Robert W. Rich, preceded him in death.
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