Visitation and Funeral Services Set for Former WKU Coach Jim Richards
Visitation and funeral services for Jim Richards, former Western Kentucky men's basketball head coach and athletic director, are scheduled to take place on Tuesday at E. A. Diddle Arena on the WKU campus.
Bowling Green, KY, October 11, 2026 —
Visitation and funeral services are scheduled to honor the life of Jim Richards, a significant figure in Western Kentucky University’s athletic history. The services will be held on Tuesday at E. A. Diddle Arena, a location familiar to many who followed the university’s basketball program.
Richards held multiple key roles within WKU athletics, notably serving as the head coach for the men’s basketball team and later as the athletic director. His contributions to the university spanned significant periods, shaping the trajectory of its sports programs.
The event on Tuesday will provide an opportunity for community members, former players, colleagues, and supporters to pay their respects and commemorate Richards’ legacy. Further details regarding the specific timings for the visitation and funeral services were not immediately available.
E. A. Diddle Arena, the planned venue for the services, is the primary indoor sports complex for Western Kentucky University and has been a central hub for athletic events, particularly men’s basketball, for decades. Hosting the services at this location underscores the deep connection Richards had with the university and its athletic endeavors.
Information regarding specific memorial tributes or any public viewing arrangements beyond the scheduled visitation and funeral is expected to be released by the university or the family. The WKU campus community is preparing to gather in remembrance of Richards’ impact on its athletic department and the broader university community.
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