David Lee Richardson

David Lee Richardson obituary

David Lee Richardson

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David Richardson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Prince Funeral Home - Holly Springs on Aug. 11, 2025.

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David Lee Richardson, 75, of Holly Springs departed this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Funeral Service: Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Holly Springs United Church of Christ , 116 Third Street, Holly Springs, with a family visitation from 1:30PM-2:00PM preceding the service.

Survivors: Son, David Lamont Richardson of Cary; Three Daughters, Latita Ali of Raleigh, Trina Barnes (Eric) of Apex, Annette Jones of Durham; Cathline Lane of Holly Springs, Dorothy Umphrey of Lillington, and Sharon Leach of Fuquay-Varina; Brothers, Jimmy Richardson of Fuquay-Varina, Grady Richardson of Spring Lake, Tony Richardson (Joyce) of Benson, Angelo Richardson (Annette) of Raleigh and Paul Richardson of Holly Springs; Aunts, Elnora Grimsley of Morrisville, Lottie Moore, Rachel Adams and Margaret Prince all of Holly Springs; Uncles, Merlin G. Prince and Emanuel Prince of Holly Springs; Special Cousins, Lucy Nabors of Cary and Alice Grimsley (James) of Holly Springs, Eight Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

16

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Holly Springs United Church of Christ (Third Street, Holly Springs)

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