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Ronald Delbert Richmond, 60, of 2506 German St., passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Erie VA Medical Center. He was born in Erie, Pa. July 10, 1949, son of Jesse "Bob" Richmond and Elizabeth E. Lee Richmond. He was raised in Erie and attended East High School where he participated in basketball and was on the track team. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. and served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was also stationed in the Philippines and California. He attended community college in California where he was a business major. He was a self-employed tax preparer "Fast Taxes" and also held accounting and auditing jobs with several companies in California. As a youth, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Erie. He returned to Erie in 1995. He was an avid reader and history buff, enjoyed watching all sports on television, and enjoyed games of chance, especially watching horse racing. He was loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed by them all. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Stephanie Barnett; two brothers, Henry Richmond and Albert Johnson; and a sister, Delthea "Fawn" Richmond. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Zanobia Francis Richmond of Erie; two sons, Ronald Delbert Francis of New Orleans, La. and Derron Richmond and wife Luz Elena of Los Angeles, Calif.; three daughters, Deshounn Taylor and husband Donte of Detroit, Mich., Santosha Litzenberg and husband Daniel of San Diego, Calif., and Nicole Richmond of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, Robert Richmond of Erie; one sister, Barbara "Cheryl" Richmond of Erie; many grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family Thursday 5-8 p.m. at Law Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave. and are invited to attend a funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at the funeral home officiated by Bishop Climatee Roberts of First Born Apostolic Faith Church of God. Interment will be at Erie Cemetery.
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To the Richmond Famaily
Ronny will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Growing up with him made life fun and helped me along the way.
Humphrey Morganfield
July 16, 2010
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Ron's family. Growing up, "Ronnie" was my best friend and more like a brother to me. I'll always remember the great times we had growing up together thru grade school, high school, the military and as young adults. He truley had an impact on my life. It pains me to learn of his passing, but when I hear his name I also remember his laugh and smile and those memories will forever warm my heart.
Vincent Knight
July 13, 2010
Weeping endureth for a night but Joy cometh in the morning. Please know that you are not alone and may God continue to bless and keep you in his care during this difficult period and the days to come. No more pain only peace.
In sympathy
Denise Horton & family
Denise Horton
July 11, 2010
My deepest sympathy. You all have my prayers. May God be with you and strenghten you during these difficult hours, but also in the days and weeks to come.
Peggy Clark Stribling
July 10, 2010
To the family: You are in our prayers that God will give you strength, comfort and peace in the loss of your loved one. Jack & Millie Hines (Parrish, Fl.)
July 7, 2010
I love you Daddy. I'm sure you're having a ball traveling the astral plane watching the mysteries of the universe unfold. I'll see you on the otherside.
Love,
Ding Dong
July 7, 2010
Jesse was a GOOD friend of mine, and my condolences to Ron's family, children and wife.
Gary Sumner
July 7, 2010
To the entire Richmond family my prayers are with you all.
Gwendolyn Cooley
July 7, 2010
YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED MY BROTHER. MAY YOU NOW FIND COMFORT IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD.
July 7, 2010
Ron...Need I say more...you are okay now. I know it because I know you. I know how strong you are and how beautiful your soul is...I know how persevering in spirit you are...I also know that you have come through many difficult times in the past...and emerged strong and shining...Now you have come through the greatest challenge of all and beat pain and suffering... and you're now greeted by your loved ones, and our Father in Heaven...How do I know this? Because I know you!
May God bless you, your family and loved ones in this time of joy and sorrow...You know how I feel...Soul of JB
Jacqueline Barnett-Walker
July 7, 2010
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