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A longtime supporter of Auburn University passed away Wednesday night

Auburn superfan Johnny Richmond, affectionately known as “Mr. Penny,” died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home on Boykin Street in Auburn, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

Richmond, who served as a custodian and crossing guard at Dean Road Elementary in Auburn for 37 years, was well known in the Auburn community for doing pushups in Jordan-Hare Stadium every time the Tigers scored during a football game.

Lula, Richmond’s wife of 20 years, said her husband was surrounded by family when he passed away.

“I thank the community for everything they have done for him and the prayers and all that,” Richmond said.

Richmond said that over the last few months, her husband’s health had taken a turn for the worst. On Feb. 27, 2012, Johnny Richmond suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. According to Harris, the injuries he suffered contributed to his death.