Paul Francis Richardson

Paul Richardson was born to the late William and Liza Richardson on October 15, 1932. He was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County. He was called to his Heavenly home on August 29, 2025 after a brief illness. Glory be to God.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean and wife, Margaret; his son, Terry; his brothers and sisters, Earnest (Hoppy), Robert, RB, James, Mary (Rosie) Justice, Betty Andrews, and Ruth Richardson and by his parents, William and Liza Richardson.

He is survived by his son, Stan (Teresa) Richardson; daughter, Michele (Tim) Diamond, daughter, Marsha Richardson; brother, Charles Richardson. Also, Bonus Children, Brenda Donahay, Linda Trawick, Saundra Pierson, along with 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was a devout Christian and loved the Lord dearly. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church for many years.

He was an electrician by trade and a 72-year member of the IBEW. He stayed active in his retirement by joy riding his motorcycles, metal detecting and feeding the catfish in the pond.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Eastside Baptist Church, 4884 Ward Basin Road, Milton, Florida 32583 with visitation from 11:00-12:00pm and service at 12:00pm with Rev. Jim Liberacki officiating. Interment at Harold Cemetery will immediately follow the service.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren, JR Richardson, Terry Wayne Richardson, Clayton Corley, John Irick, Corbin Moore and Madaline Richardson.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Santa Rosa Hospital for the care Mr. Richardson received during his stay.

In grieving, the family takes solace in the 23rd Psalm. It gives comfort to us all.

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