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William Richardson Obituary
Fayetteville—Colonel William Richardson passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 surrounded and supported by his loving family at their home in Fayetteville, NC at the age of 91.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1945, he joined the Armed Forces and served 40 years, was a Prisoner of War (POW) for 39 months during the Korean War, served as the President of Richardson and Sons Construction, Inc., for 37 years and was an Author.
Colonel Richardson was a brave and loyal soldier, as well as a patient husband and loving father. He married Claire in 1955.
He is survived by his daughters Dorothy, Lynn and Cathy and his sons Mark and Jeff and their families as well as grand and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Claire.
The family will have a private service.
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Tina Scott
June 3, 2024
He was a great man in so many ways and will be missed by so many people. Rest Peacefully in God's Arms
Greg Clawson
September 28, 2021
I served under Col. Richardson at Ft. Bragg in the 80s, it was an honor to have served with a soldier of the Colonels caliber.
The Army can teach soldiers to command, Col. Richardson knew how to lead men, and he always lead from the front.
Rest In Peace Colonel, you will be missed.
Peter wasson
September 25, 2021
I was his assistant in his last year or so on duty at Ft Bragg! During that time we shared some great times together , he was a true soldier and should have been promoted to Brigadier General but the army was certainly not paying attention ! Last time I talked to him was December 2010 ,unfortunately, as he asked me to comment on his book " Valleys of Death" we musted have talked for an hour not only discussing his book but the times we had together! Scouts Out Old Bill I´ll see you soon at Fiddlers Green! Pete
Gail Giroux Gouger
August 4, 2021
I was so saddened to hear of Bill passing. My sister and I had the honor of meeting him at several Korean War POW reunions along with Claire. My father was Fredrick Giroux whom he spent time with prior to being captured. I send my deepest condolences to his family.
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Jim O'Brien
May 30, 2021
Colonel Richardson was a role model in my Army career and his life values inspired me in civilian life and my own role as a parent/husband.
Jim O'Brien
May 30, 2021
Col. Richardson was the most dynamic leader I had in 45 years of military and civilian life. He and Claire we're a model couple, and remained caring friends to the many people lucky enough to have served with them.
Susan Lain
May 22, 2021
My sincere condolences to the all the Richardson family especially since they just lost their mother a week before. Col. Bill and Clair were in love until death and are together for eternity. They will be missed by me and thousands of lives they touched.
CSM Frank Castillo (ret)
May 19, 2021
I served under Col Richardson in 1st Corps Support Command, 1980, he was a remarkable leader, a soldier's commander. RIP .
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