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1950

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2017

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Melvin Richardson Obituary

HAMPTON - Staff Sargent Melvin B. Richardson, passed away on May 4, 2017 in the comfort of his home. He is survived by his wife Kimberly Richardson and his two daughters, LaDonna Davidson and JaLauna Burton and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held from Noon until 6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. A home going celebration will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the chapel. Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Cemetery.

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Published by Daily Press on May 9, 2017.

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JaLauna Burton

May 4, 2022

I come here often just to see if there are any new words from friends or family. I think you all for loving my daddy and leaving kind words. 5 years and it still hurt like it was yesterday. My daddy, my daddy

Todd Brown

April 21, 2020

Sgt. Rich, I was looking for lost friends from Pinder Barracks & I found you too late in this life. To your Family I say what a great & decent mentor, friend, & Man you were. I will see you again on the other side. Respectfully Spc4 Todd Brown Neversink, N.Y. Warbonnets!

Tina Harris

May 15, 2017

God bless you Mel, you will never be forgotten. Rest in heaven....

Wanda Cook

May 10, 2017

Mr. Richardson was a very nice neighbor. Good neighbors are sometimes hard to come by. I will miss his friendly smile. My condolences to his family.

Cynthia Borum-Jimmerson

May 10, 2017

Sending my deepest condolences to the family!

Cynthia Borum-Jimmerson

Cynthia Borum-Jimmerson

May 10, 2017

Sending my deepest condolence, and keeping you all in prayer.

Cynthia Borum-Jimmerson

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