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Petersburg, Virginia
Sep 25, 1927 – Jun 12, 2020 (Age 92)
Dr. Claiborne Turner Richardson, a member of First Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA, from an early age, transitioned quietly and peacefully into eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2020. Dr. Richardson was born on September 25, 1927, to the late Eugene A. Richardson, Sr., and Ella Mae Taylor...
Read MoreMy sincerest condolences to Mrs. Richardson, Cheryl and Clay. Dr. Richardson was my first band director at Matoaca Laboratory school. He was always very patient and kind. May God bless and keep you. Hold on to your fond memories and smile.
Sheila McLeod
June 21, 2020 | Arlington, TX | Student
Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Richardson family.
Aubrey Perry and family
June 20, 2020 | Tallahassee, FL | Friend
James Johnson
June 20, 2020 | North Dinwiddie, VA | Student
James Johnson
June 20, 2020 | North Dinwiddie, VA | Student
On behalf of all the members of the "MARCHING 110" TROJAN MACHINE [1967-'72], our hearts are very heavy to learn of the transition of one of our former esteemed leaders, professor, and teacher. To Mrs. Richardson, Claiborne Jr., Cheryl and the entire family, our hearts are with you today and will remain in the future. We knew Doc loved us and enjoyed working and teaching us what it took to be a serious member of a "great organization". We loved him and worked extremely hard through difficult...
James Johnson
June 20, 2020 | North Dinwiddie, VA | Student
I remember Dr. Richardson directing the NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra when the orchestra first started. He was an amazing musician, teacher and a lovely kind man. Thank you sir for all you taught us over the years. My prayers are with the family at this sad time. We will all miss you Dr. Richardson!
Jody Smalley
June 20, 2020 | Alexandria, VA | Student
Mrs. Richardson, Cheryl, Claiborne, and Family. Our continued Prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of your Beloved. A good man that made a difference and will be missed. Prayerfully, Jimmy, Jr., Virgie Clark and family
Jimmy, Jr. Clark
June 20, 2020 | Wilmington, DE | Friend
My wonderful uncle has gone through some lifes most wonderful experiences and taught us how to do your best to be your best in life. I will greatly miss you my great uncle and love until I meet you on the other side. Peacefully and love you your great niece Lynnette
Lynnette Davis
June 20, 2020 | West Palm Beach, FL | Family
My deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Richardson. Aside from having the opportunity to march in the fabulous VSU 110 Marching Band under the tutelage of Dr. Richardson, I also enjoyed the brief time we were next door neighbors.
I will never forget my first summer camp that began that August of my freshman year. Through all the grueling heat; exercising to get the band in physical shape, there were also the long hours of rehearsing. But it all paid off in the end; wed be...
Vanessa B. Minter-Fegans
June 19, 2020 | Petersburg, VA | Student