Linnelle Eugene Richard, also known as Gimmy Nutron Mr. Indiana, was born on February 28, 1981, to the proud parents of Shirley Richard and Richard Washington, III. Linnelle accepted Christ at an early age at Rising Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor T.A. Hunter.
Linnelle was the proud owner and CEO of Guttaboy Productions, where he was a musical engineer. He was also employed at Wiley Metal Fabricating and Dollar General Distribution Center. Linnelle enjoyed music, cooking, rapping, but, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children, nieces, and nephews. His children were the love of his life.
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Linnelle went home to be with the Lord, where he was greeted and welcomed into heaven by his heavenly father and earthly father, the late Richard Washington, III. Linnelle was truly loved and will forever be missed.
Linnelle leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Shirley Richard; children, Ashareah Jones, Donte’ Richard, Si’Vaiyah Richard, Ari’Ella Richard, Branden Cook, Brayden VanHoosier, and Asia Morris; siblings, Tavaurus Richard, Jarvis Richard, Taryell Hutchinson, and Brandon Hardwick; grandparents, Richard Washington, Jr., Georgia Washington, and Marie Pettiford; girlfriend, Ashley VanHoosier; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Washington, III; brother, Jontae’ Jamall Richard; and grandparents, Clyde and Rebecca Richard.
The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Linnelle’s life will begin at 12:00 noon with Rev. Stanford Bolden officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.
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