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John D. Richardson
1935 - 2020
John D. Richardson
1935 - 2020
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BORN
1935
DIED
2020
John Richardson Obituary
He was the husband of Virginia "Ginny" M. (Dolan) Richardson.
Born in Lansing, MI on July 29, 1935 a son of the late John D. Richardson, Sr. and the late Thelma (Wilbur) Richardson.
John was a graduate of Ionia Michigan High School and a graduate of Lansing, MI Community College.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
John retired as a Nursing Supervisor having worked at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fl and Homestead Hospital in Homestead, Fl.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his three children, John D. Richardson, III husband of Lynn; Jeffrey D. Richardson husband of Kathy; and Judi D. Sharkey wife of Randy; a sister-in-law, Sally (Dolan) Fox, who was raised by John and Virginia; a brother, James "Mike" Richardson widower of Marguerite; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May, 11, 2020 at 11:00am at Cole Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 402 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia with the Rev. William Weiser officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
Online condolences may be made at www.ColeFH.com
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