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Osborne Richardson Obituary
A native of Petersburg, Va., he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Catherine Edwards Richardson. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Agertha Richardson, Roland Richardson and Elliott Richardson.
He was educated in the Petersburg school system and was a member of Peabody High School Class of 1966, and was an employee of the Virginia Department of Corrections for over 31 years. He was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed cooking for family and friends.
"Foots" leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Brandon Terrell Richardson of Lawrenceville, Va.; one brother, Joseph F. Richardson of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Jacqueline D. Richardson of Takoma Park, Md., Catherine R. Hayes (Henry) of Petersburg, Va., and Gail R. Hayes (Preston) of Ettrick, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He will truly be missed for his unselfish generosity and concern for others and love for his family, co-workers and many friends. Special thanks to the medical staff at the VCU Massey Cancer Center and Acute Care Center at MCV Hospitals, and Hospice of Virginia's Inpatient Unit at Retreat Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. Interment to follow at Little Church Street Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 20224 Loyal Ave., Ettrick, and may be contact by calling (804) 520-2508.
Contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, VA 23298-0214, or American Hospice Foundation, 2120 L Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037, in memory of Osborne C. Richardson.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Richardson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Grace Berry
March 4, 2009
I met OC(Foots) at MCV Holding Unit. He was always a very pleasant person to talk to. He will truly be missed. May God be with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Gail Taylor
March 3, 2009
May blessings of grace and mercy be with. We serve a good God and he iwill see you through this time of sorrow.
Shafnee Cannon
March 3, 2009
My prayers are with you. O.C. was not just a co-worker, he was a friend. He will be missed. Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.(Psalms 30:5)
DEACON WAYNE & RENEE TALLEY
March 3, 2009
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME.
CAROLYN BERRY
March 3, 2009
I FIRST MEET FOOTS AT MCV HOLDING UNIT, AND HE BECAME A GOOD FRIEND. WHEN I FIRST START TAKING INMATES TO MCV HE SHOWED ME THE ROPES. WILL ALWAY REMEMBER AND MISS HIM.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Bernard Hill
March 3, 2009
A friend who will miss a long time friend
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