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Wayne Richmond Obituary

GASTONIA - Wayne Erskine Richmond, 68, passed away April 2, 2013, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Charlotte and was the son of the late Basum and Georgia Cannon Richmond.

Mr. Richmond retired as a Supervisor with Pharr Yarns, Inc.

Mr. Richmond is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sherry Hord Richmond; three sons, Mark Richmond and wife Angelia of Asheville, Darrell Kitchen and wife Christal, Darrin Pearson of Gastonia; three daughters, Stacy Peterson and husband Jeff Snuggs of Belmont, Lisa Brown and husband Martin, Kristy Halk of Gastonia; one brother, Jerry Richmond and wife Cathy of Charlotte; two sisters, Virginia Rodden and husband Paul of Belmont, Sherry Rice and husband Tony of Gastonia; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at the Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Hord officiating.

Interment will follow at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly.

Mr. Richmond was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Melvin Richmond.

Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P. O. Box 3984, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.

Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.

Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Richmond family.

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

Published by Gaston Gazette on Apr. 4, 2013.

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SHANNON LYNN

April 5, 2013

SHERRY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE.WAYNE WAS A GOOD MAN AND A GREAT SUPERVIOR . HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND IS NOT IN THE PAIN THAT HE WAS IN. GOD TOOK HIM HOME TO BE WITH HIM. MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Farzan Rafieyan

April 4, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss especially to Sherry Rice.

Victor Gaines

April 4, 2013

Mark,sorry for the loss of your Father. May God's peace be with your entire family during this time of bereavement.

Marlano Rogers

April 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I pray God be with you all during your time of grief. I am praying for you all and all of you are in my thoughts. God bless.

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