Photo courtesy of Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home - McKenney
McKenney, Virginia
Oct 11, 1945 – Oct 14, 2022
Deacon James E. Richardson, 77, of Dewitt, VA., departed his earthly home to be forever with his lord and savior on Friday October 14, 2022, at the Hunter Mcguire Veterans Hospital.
Deacon Richardson was a 1965 graduate of the Southside High School and, served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He later worked at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company and Reynolds Metal Company where he retired.
Deacon Richardson was baptized at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. After marriage, joined Center Star Baptist Church. There he served as a deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, member of Men of Praise, Brotherhood Ministry, and attended bible study regularly. He was a member of the Dinwiddie Food Bank where he also served on the Executive Board. Belonged to the St. Stephen Masonic Lodge.
Preceded in death by Father, James Howard Richardson, mother, Helen P. Richardson; sisters -Audrey Shands and Mazie Richardson; brothers - Ernest and Walter Richardson.
Family: Devoted wife, Marian W. Richardson; son James A. Richardson, Sr (Latonya Peterson); grandson, James A. Richardson, Jr.; granddaughter, Saniya Richardson; great grandson, Jeremiah Williams. Sisters: Grace Lee of Petersburg; Joyce Weaver and Theresa Johnson of Dewitt; Gladys Dawson, Columbia, SC; Annette Batts (Theodore) Dinwiddie; brother, Jasper Richadson (Janice) of Prince George. Sister-in-law, Gladys Rasor, Jacksonville, NC; brother-in-law, Waverly Weaver (Adlena) Dewitt; A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins and the Center Star Church Family. He loved his family and doing for others.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday October 21, 2022, at the Center Star Baptist Church in Dewitt, VA, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Cooper, officiating. Burial will follow immediately after in the church cemetery. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 12-7:00 pm at the Petersburg Chapel of the Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional staff- Petersburg Chapel- Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 863-4411. www.johnsonservices.us.
Read MoreMay God comfort you and your family's grieving hearts. You will see James again!
Flora Williams
October 27, 2022 | PETERSBURG, VA | Classmate
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Vance Hayes
October 26, 2022 | Mechanicsville, VA | Classmate
Condolences in your time of sorrow.
Barbara Lawton
October 24, 2022 | South Chesterfield, VA | Classmate
Aunt Marion and cousin Jimmie and to the family, I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Enis. My prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Ayden, Doran and Sherry Mapp
October 21, 2022 | VA | Family
I´ll never forget everything you taught me. You sold me my first old school car. During that time i was depressed and you brought me back!! I´ll never forget your selflessness and willingness to help others. I just hope you´re proud of me cause i was ALWAYS proud to be your nephew. Love you Uncle Enis.
Frankie T Morgan
October 20, 2022 | Family
My condolences to the Richardson family. May God give you the strength to endure during your time of bereavement. RIP Deacon Richardson ❤
Janice Easter
October 20, 2022 | Dolphin, VA | Family
Sending our condolences to the Richardson family
Allison and Alpheus Weaver Weaver
October 20, 2022 | Dewitt, VA | Family
My deepest condolences to the Richardson and weaver family
Deborah Winfield
October 20, 2022 | Family
Marian and family we convey our deepest sympathy and prayers that you find peace and comfort in the word of God during your loss.
Dea. James and Gloria Merrick
October 20, 2022 | Friend