Mr. Carl M. Richardson

Mr. Carl M. Richardson obituary, Metairie, LA

Mr. Carl M. Richardson

Carl Richardson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 20, 2009.
Carl M. Richardson, “Papa,� passed away July 20, 2009, at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with heart disease. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Jenifer Teegarden Richardson, children Pat Richardson and Melissa Richardson Swarr, daughter-in-law Terri Jo Richardson and son-in-law Frank J. Swarr, grandchildren Mandi and Patrick Richardson and Sydney, Cullen and Stella Swarr. He was preceded in death by infant son Brad Richardson, mother Mary Roppolo Richardson, father Clyde Richardson, and sister Martha Richardson Melson. He was retired from General Motors. We would like to thank all of our family and friends for their prayers and support and extend a special thank you to cardiologist Dr. William Rolston. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association or First Baptist Church, Blanchard, Louisiana. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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