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James RICHARDSON Obituary
He was a native of Marion, S.C., and a resident of Hampton for 38 years. He was a financial planner with New York Life and retired after a 20-year career. He was an active member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Men's group; and devoted many hours to helping others. He retired after a 23-year career with the U.S. Army, where he served two tours in Vietnam and obtained the rank of Lt. Col. During his military career, he was highly decorated with numerous citations including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. He was a member of the Phoebus Lions Club for 31 years, where he had served as their President in the past. He was an alumnus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Rupert Richardson; brothers, R.L. Richardson and McCoy Richardson; and sister, Mildred "Biddy" Rowell.
Surviving members of his family include his wife of 46 years, Evelyn Joan Richardson; daughters, Sharon Joann Zamrin and husband, Michael, and Sandra Michele Chewning and Jeremy Deel; son, Marcus Richardson and wife, Margaret; grandchildren, Joshua Zamrin, Jamie Zamrin, Sydney Chewing, Joseph Chewing, Georgia Richardson, Evan Richardson, Erik Deel; sisters, Mary Lou Hyatt and Dorothy Sattane.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 9, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 99 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, officiated by the Rev. Jeff Cannon and the Rev. John Ericson. Interment will be held privately.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church Building Fund, 99 Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23669.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Georgia Richardson
March 16, 2017
I was thinking about my Papa today and stumbled upon this. I miss him just as much today as I did the day he left us and went up to heaven. It's so great to see all these entries and all the people who were impacted by Papa. I was hoping to find an entry from myself in 2010 but since there isn't one I felt like I should add one, even if nobody ever looks back at this. I love you Papa and miss you more than you know. You were an amazing person who touched so many people's lives and were always willing to help others. I only hope that I can be half as generous as you were towards others and I'm trying my best to instill kindness wherever I go. Thank you for passing on compassion to my dad and in turn to me. I find some peace in knowing that you now have Jojo with you in heaven and you're both watching over our family.
September 19, 2015
pat price
November 23, 2014
I just found this wrb site. I sure miss my Uncle Skeeter!! I loved him so very muchband misd him!
Billy Martin
July 2, 2014
I do not remember my father but I sure remember my uncle Skeeter. Miss you man.
sharon zamrin
July 1, 2014
miss you
Jamie Zamrin
April 10, 2014
As we are approaching the 4th anniversary of my grandfather's death I'd like to say I still think of my Poppy every day. He was always a generous and kind grandfather that I was lucky to have. I just wanted to say thank you Poppy for everything you've ever taught me and given me. I love you so much.
July 2, 2011
Hey Dad!
We're about to take off on a cruise together - in your honor! Wish you could come with us. We'll be at sea thinking of you and remembering the AWESOME person you were. We miss you and love you so much,
Sharon (and everyone else!)
Billy Martin
July 1, 2011
Uncle Skeeter was just like my mother and his mother before him. He would give you anything he had and would do without. I have been in this world a long time and I have yet to meet a man that was as good a person as he was. I could do something good every day for the next 20 years and I still would not be in his league. Only fitting that god gave him Jo Ann, he earned that. Miss you and love you man.
todd biondolillo
May 26, 2011
Mr.Richey as I knew him was one of the kindest men I ever met.When I was homeless him and his family took.me in.I had been friends with his son Marc for sometime and knew his family well for many years.I will always remember him as one of the truly generous,kind and dear people I ever met.To this day I still consider his wife and kids my family.With his Birthday coming up I want to say the world is a lesser place without u here....but Heaven is significantly improved by ur presence....I.hope by now u have been welcomed by my mother and stepfather.
With much love,
Todd Biondolillo
Chuck Handley
May 23, 2011
Jim was the first man I ever knew who would tell another man that he loved him. He told me many times thar he loved me. When we said our last "good-byes" WE told each other how much we loved and meant to each other. His last words to me were: "I'll see you up yonder." I know he's there, and only hope I'll make it. too.
May 21, 2011
Jim was one of our best friends for many,many years. He and JoAnn would come to visit and bring JoAnn's special chicken and dumplings and coconut pie. He would call us often to see how Chuck, my husband, was doing and tell me if I needed help with anything, to just call him. We knew him through our church and through the Lions Club. He had a way of making you feel that all was right with with world and always had a funny story to tell. He was a special person and we miss him very much.
Kay Handley
Linda & Jim Roberts
May 19, 2011
Jim and I only knew Jim Richardson for a very short time. We met at church when they were doing the Walk With Jesus series. Jim and Joann catered the dinners, and the food was delicious. Especially, we enjoyed the Banana Pudding. Jim always greeted us with a warm smile. Later on Jim and Joann joined our weekly Bible Study. Over the last few years we've lost several men in our group. I distinctly remember the last time Jim came to our house. Jim was really sick but told my Jim that he was coming anyway. Jim's illness took him really fast and we hardly had time to say our goodbye, but we know we'll seen him in the near future (in God's holy heaven). Joann we love you and you can depend on us anytime. Much Love
Susan Cannon
May 17, 2011
Jim is missed greatly by so many. He was a blessing to all. I'm glad I got to know what a great man, husband, father, christian, and patriot that he was. The world could sure use a few more like him.
May 16, 2011
Jim and Joann were one of the reasons we joined St. Mark's. Jim's bright smile and his ability to make you feel at ease and Joann's easy-going nature really impressed us. Jim is greatly missed by all!
Joyce and John Drummond
May 12, 2011
I remember Jim as a kind, funny, character of a man who made me feel comfortable in times of trouble in my life. I remember Jim as a quiet strength to my family. I remember Jim as a man of quick wit, knowing just what to say in any given situation. I remember Jim as someone who let attention fall on others when he was around. I remember a man of steel who could adjust his stature to what I needed at the moment. I remember a man who truly made a difference in the world he left. How lucky to have known him.
Joe Chewning
May 12, 2011
Hi im joe chewning his grandson. i remeber coming home every day from school to be greated by him with a smile. i would stay with my papa and jojo once a week and every morning he woke me up to the smell of a bagel and cup of coffee. when i got home from school and asked him for something he would say " you know you're more trouble then my grandson?" one of the things that i remember in particular was when he had to take all his medications he had one that was squishy and use to always let me squish until he needed. i miss my papa still today and will be glad to be welcomed to heaven by him and all my other family members. i love my papa and miss him
John Ericson
May 12, 2011
Jim was the best! One of the most caring and giving people I've ever known. He is greatly missed. I know that God welcomed him home with loving words; "well done good and faithful servant".
Barbara & Jon Cotters
April 23, 2011
We miss seeing Mr Richardson from across the street when we visited family. He always had a big smile and warm greeting for you. You couldn't ask for better neighbors.
We had so much fun and laughs playing pinnacle into the morning hours years ago, those were good times. So sorry for your great loss, he was such a nice and cheerful man who touched so many lives and is greatly missed. (((HUGS)))
Sharon Zamrin
March 17, 2011
"I miss you more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow...."
I LOVE YOU DAD. You were the kindest, most genuine person I've ever known.
Sharon
Betty A. Cox
March 16, 2011
Some friendships are insured, guaranteed 24 karat. That's what we had. I possess memories of all the good times. I refuse to be sad. Missing you muchly.
Love,
March 12, 2011
I have a ton of awesome memories of my Daddy. He was my protector, advisor, financial counselor, confidant, and as I got older my friend. I miss him. Every year on my birthday I would get a card from my parents. I think that is why I always looked forward to that day. My Skeeter always wrote the most wonderful and meaningful messages in my cards. I found one recently from my 18th(a time when I wasn't such a good daughter) and it said " Remember, we are always with you and for you." That was my Dad.
August 31, 2010
Thanks to everyone for the kind words about my dad. I've always loved him dearly and known what a good man he was, but I don't know that I fully appreciated the extent of his goodness and how many people he helped. He wasn't the type to boast about what he was doing. I miss him so much, but coming back to this website and reading your lovely sentiments and memories is such a comfort. Bless you all.
Love, Sharon Richardson Zamrin
Jan Morison
July 25, 2010
What a MAN. What a wonderful example of how to be a great Husband, Father, Uncle, Friend, and Christian. He gave a piece of his heart to all he met. Thank you Lord for the gift of Jim Richardson in all our lives.
Sam & Jane Skinner
July 21, 2010
I first meet the Richardson family when they moved in next door to us with three kids and a stationwagon. That was 38 years ago and I don't remember ever having a cross word with the best neighbors you could ever ask for. I miss Jimbo as I always called him over the fence and that voice saying "Samuel". If you were to write the type of person you wanted to live next door to you it would be Jimbo and the Richardson family.I will leave you with one of many over the fence conversations with Jimbo. He ask me why I didn't plant my tomatoes next to the fence.I told him so you can't get to them, his reply was "you have to sleep sometime" and that's my thought of Jimbo everytime I'm in my back yard. I truly do miss my fence buddy of 38 years.
Linda Yearwood
July 17, 2010
Sharon and family,
My thoughts are with you; I am sorry for your loss. As you speak of your wonderful parents, it is no wonder you are such a wonderful, friend, mentor, eductor, ETC..... make corrections for me please. Love Linda
July 11, 2010
July 11, 2010
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to Joanne and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We all lost a good friend.
Dick & June Shively
Springboro, Ohio
Robert Bradshaw
July 10, 2010
Our hearts are saddened for your lost.Your dad seemed to be a wonderful man with a loving family.Mark you did a wonderful job with the eulogy. You very blessed to have a dad like him. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.If you need us for anything we are here for you. God Bless
Phil Oswald
July 10, 2010
I first met Jim Richardson in 1974 when we moved into 85 Fort Worth Street, right across the street from Jim and Joann Richardson. I had been in the house about 15 minutes when the door burst open (he never knocked) And Jim announced that he was there to welcome us to the neighborhood. Thus started a 36 year friendship that ended on Tuesday the 6th of July this year.
At various times during these four decades Jim was my fellow Army Officer, business partner, Insurance agent and last but not least my friend, who was more like a brother than a neighbor to me. We supported one another during good times and bad.
Jim had many assets, but his greatest asset was his wife Joann.
People use the term "soul mate" loosely today, but if there ever was a couple who were soul mates it was Jim and Joann, Jim loved Joann and showed it every chance he got, and Joann loved Jim, "warts and all".
To Sharon, Sandy and Mark my deepest condolences on your loss of a great Dad. To Joann, Live with the beautiful memories of a beautiful soul mate.
MISTER 'O'
Karen Richardson
July 9, 2010
Well, I am saddened that I will not get to see "Uncle Skeet" again until I get to heaven, but I am so thankful that he passed through my life on so many occasions. He and Aunt Joann and their kids took me, my mom and my brothers in like we were their own family and I am so thankful to have them in our lives. I am looking at a photo right now of Uncle Skeet, Aunt Joann and my mom and Joe on one of their many trips together. It was a happy time then. As a matter of fact, it was a happy time EVERY time Skeet was around. He was always quick with a joke and a compliment. I will miss him, but promise to take his joyous attitude with me each day.
To Joann and all the kids and grandkids. Thank you for sharing Skeet with us. You all mean so much to us and we appreciate the times that we spent with you. I am praying for you in the days to come and I am so thankful for who you are and what great examples you have been for us. I will look forward to seeing you again. Please know that we love you and we are here for you.
Much love at this time.
Karen and Hunter Richardson <3
Wanda Black
July 9, 2010
Jim will be truly missed. I will never forget how he always made it a point to come down the children's sunday school rooms and say hello to me and children each and every Sunday. He was a great man with a heart of gold.
Wanda Black
Beth Bowers
July 9, 2010
Joann and family...we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a mighty fine man who had a heart of gold. He was delightful to see at church on Sundays...he always asked how our son was doing everytime he saw us. We will miss his smiling face....I never saw him without a smile! God Bless your family!~
James, Beth and Caden Bowers, John Thistle
Jennifer Smith
July 8, 2010
I will never forget that friendly face each morning on my way to school when i was younger, or that little wave and hi every time i saw him in the front yard. I will miss that friendly smile the most.
Lori Janousek
July 8, 2010
I'll always remember the joy you shared with all you knew and didn't know. You never knew a stranger. Your geniune interest in the lives of others will live on always as it has in mine. Nothing makes a person feel more "at home" than that geniune concern and love... You made me feel like a very welcome part of your family. My love and prayers go to you, Sharon and all your family.
Betty Cox
July 8, 2010
To The Family of James Richardson
"Our heartfelt condolences... Please know that we care and we love you."
Betty Cox and Family
Joyce Wren
July 8, 2010
I will never forget Jims' kindness and hearty sense of humor. My dad was a good friend of his and he saw our family through some rough times. My thoughts and sympathy are with his family.
Wendie Donahue
July 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim's passing is surely a loss to many. I enjoyed visiting with you when we were all at David's house next door to you. Jim was a real gentleman and thought of others.
Wendie Donahue,(Portsmouth, Va)
david dimsdale
July 8, 2010
hey everyone its cousin-nephew david
just wanted to let yall know i had a dream about uncle skeeter last night . he was in the hospital and he was fine . he started telling me a funny story (typical uncle skeeter style)i remeber in the dream laughing like crazy like he always made me do. after he got done he laughed and said well boy i gotta go home and he left feeling great. i promise this a true story.im gonna miss the heck out of him . i look foward to seeing him again when my time comes.i hope everyone is doing ok and know how good he is doing because im sure jesus has already heard some great stories. love all of yall very much and miss all of you.---david and julie dimsdale
Charlie F. Thompson,Jr.
July 8, 2010
Jim Richardson was one of the finest men I ever knew.He was a blessing to my mom and the rest of the family when my father passed away in 1992.We would have been lost without him.We will NEVER forget what he did for my father in the last year of his life.Jim was the kind of man who would help people behind the scene without expecting any recognition.I saw him in the commissary just a couple months ago.Had no idea he was sick.He was a great friend and we will all miss him greatly.
Jason Smith
July 8, 2010
Fort Worth Street will never be the same, thanks for taking time throughout my life to share a few nuggets of your wisdom I will miss you.
steve lipmanson
July 8, 2010
sandy, im so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts
Jason Smith
July 8, 2010
Already miss you thanks for everything Fort Worth street will never be the same.
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