Hersey Richardson Sr.

Hersey Richardson Sr.

Hersey Richardson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 4, 2006.
HERSEY RICHARDSON, SR., 81, of Memphis, retired employee of Firestone Tire & Rubber, passed away May 2, 2006 at his residence. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at N. J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8 at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, 3560 South Third Street. Burial in New Park Cemetery. Mr. Richardson was a member of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, and served on the Usher Board for over 40 years. He leaves three daughters, Inez Richardson, Dorothy Richardson (William T.) Jones, and Doris Faye Richardson, all of Memphis; three sons, Anthony (Catherine) Richardson, Robert L. "Bob" (Mable) Richardson both of Memphis, and Hersey Richardson, Jr. of Harvey, IL; a brother, Isiah (Virginia) Richardson of Calumet Park, IL, 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. N. J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home 901-948-7755

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May 10, 2006

Carol Davis posted to the memorial.

May 6, 2006

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May 5, 2006

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Carol Davis

May 10, 2006

With deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. May you find comfort and strength in God's promises.

Dr. Gwendolyn Taylor

May 6, 2006

You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will heal your pain.

Fred Taylor

May 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

CAROLYN WADE, STEVENSON

May 5, 2006

I KNOW THAT THE MEMORIES YOU HAD OF YOUR FATHER WILL ALWAYS BE CHERISH, & WILL HELP TO FEEL THAT YOUR FATHER'S LOVE IS ALWAYS VERY NEAR...AGAPE LOVE TO ALL OF THE FAMIILY

patty armstrong

May 5, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

rosie jones

May 5, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

E. C. Jones

May 4, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

CAROLYN ALLEN

May 4, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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