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1968

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2024

Jim Richardson Obituary

Jim Richardson of Emmitsburg was born Sept 12, 1968 and passed away on July 21, 2024, at the age of 55.

Jim was quick to laugh, have fun and always ended every conversation with "I love ya". He was a loving person, son, father and grandfather.

Jim was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Eugene Earp, Big Jim and Anna Scott.

He is survived by his mother Wanda and step father Jim Magruder; his children: Tara Richardson, Nick Richardson and Brittany Coleman, Michael and Josee Meadows, Kyle Markham, Victoria Markham, his baby girl Alex and Sam Klenke; his grandchildren: Lucas, Caleb and Robyn Richardson, Corie, Colton and Adrian Meadows, Virginia Markham, Liam, Damian, TeAmo and Xerra Klenke; the woman he loved, Serena Griffith; and many family members and friends.

He was able to be home on "his mountain", surrounded by friends and family, before his passing.

Services will be held on August 17, 2024. Jim Richardson

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Aug. 5 to Aug. 3, 2024.

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Martha Merson and family

October 31, 2024

It's with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest sympathies to Little Jim's family. Though I hadn't seem Jim in many years I still considered him family. He was a good man and had a kind heart. He was always upbeat and made me laugh with hsi sill memes on Facebook. You are forever in our hearts Jim. May you rest in Peace with those who passed before you and I hope you're all having a joyful family reunion...Jim and My husband, Eric Merson (Jim's second cousin) who passed away in 2015...My father in Law Ronnie (Ronald) Merson Sr. who passed away in 2014, as well as Grandma Anna Scott who passed in 1992, and Grandpa Big Jim are together in God's Kingdom. My deepest condolences to Wanda (his Mother) His wife and children and his sister Becky. RIP Jim.

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