Everett H. "Bud" Richardson

Everett "Bud" Richardson, 98, of Midland, passed away Feb. 26, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1919 in Chenoa, Ill. to the late James and Katherine (Henning) Richardson. On Nov. 9, 1945, he married Lillian Oswald who preceded him in death Oct. 16, 2012.

Bud proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the 12th AAA Battalion, Charlie Company. Bud worked as a lab tech researcher until he retired in 1978. He was a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church. Bud was an avid reader, who enjoyed traveling and vacationing, gardening and taking care of his yard. He loved his family foremost and will be greatly missed by all.

Bud is survived by his sons, John (JoLynn) of Parrotsville, Tenn., James of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughters, Kathleen Richardson of Haslett, Janice (Robert) Guzall of Haslett, Marylee Scherdt of Ann Arbor; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth officiating. Visitation will be at Smith-Miner Funeral Home on Friday, March 3 from 5-7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Old Edenville Cemetery. Military honors will be under the auspices of the U.S. Marines Corps and the Midland County Veterans.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Volunteers of America or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences can be given at smithminer.com.