Henry Albert "Fuzz" Richie
1936-04-05 2003-12-23
Henry A. Richie was born to Almeda and Styles Richie of Seneca, SC. Henry known as "Fuzz" traveled with his musical abilities playing the piano and guitar when he met and married Barbara Pittman Richie and the moved to Athens, GA. Henry had four children (Julius Richie, Bernard Richie Charles Richie and Henrietta Richie Hawes). Henry was a lead guitar palyer for soul singer James Brown for several years. He was an original member of the Lighthouse Singers and former pianist of the Lighthouse Gospelettes. Henry was the musician for the Springfield Baptist Church for many years and the Rogers Chapel Baptist Church for over 44 years. At the time of death, Henry had seven grandchildren.