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David Richardson Obituary

In loving memory of David H. Richardson, born March 17, 1953, in Petersburg, Va., passed away peacefully at his home in Chester, Va., on Oct. 16, 2008, following a chronic illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston H. Richardson and Frances P. Richardson. He graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1972 and received a B.A. from St. Leo College. He was a former longtime employee of Phillip Morris.

He is survived by his daughter, Amber M. Richardson; and gradson, William "Caleb" Hinchey; devoted friend and caregiver, Faye Richardson; brothers, Robert E. Richardson and Michael L. Richardson; nephews, Mark R. Richardson and Michael H. Richardson; stepdaughter, Janette C. Moore and family. He is also remembered by Evelyn Carter.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2154 Coxendale Road, Chester, Va., with the pastor, Vernard Camden, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Richardson family at P.O. Box 92, Sutherland, VA 23885.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 22, 2008.

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Elizabeth Slattery

October 27, 2008

Uncle David you will be missed greatly! I always had fun with you and will miss those times we shared. I will always be your "Dizzy Lizzy" I love you!

AMBER RICHARDSON

October 27, 2008

DAD,
I'M SO SORRY YOU HAD TO GO. I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. I WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH ME EVERY DAY. NOT A DAY WILL GO BY THAT I'M NOT THINKING OF YOU. I LOVE YOU. YOUR DAUGHTER.

Chris Milton

October 25, 2008

David and I worked together at PM many years ago. He was a fine fellow and will be missed by those privileged to know him.

Marsha Edwards Marchiano

October 23, 2008

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

Vicki Jones

October 22, 2008

I know David's family will miss him deeply. He was a great guy and a loving person. I will miss him very much. He was always a special person to me.
Vicki Jones

Amy Adams

October 22, 2008

Amber,

I am sorry to hear of your loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with. May God bless you and your family.

Suzanne Rountree

October 22, 2008

Sorry to read of his passing. I grew up down the street from David and his brother, Bobby in Colonial Heights (Center and Conduit). They were typical boys and always getting into things.
God bless you

melanie Poe

October 22, 2008

Amber,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. You father was a great man. We truly loved David and he will be missed. Please Tell Caleb that we are thinking about him.

Ronnie, Melanie & Madison Poe

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