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William Richardson Obituary
Nashville, TN
passed away June 9, 2017. He was born March 13, 1996, in Nashville, the son of William Scott and Marcia Forester Richardson. William was a member of First Presbyterian Church and attended The Oak Hill School. He graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in 2015, a National Merit Finalist and a member of the Cum Laude Society. William was enrolled at the University of Mississippi in the Sally Barksdale Honors College, the Croft School of International Studies, and the Chinese Language Flagship Program. He was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order.
William loved playing varsity lacrosse and especially enjoyed traveling on the No-Excuse Lacrosse team. He was an avid outdoorsman, with an affinity for duck hunting and fishing. William inherited a gift for cooking from his father. He studied in China multiple times and channeled his expertise in the language and culture into authentic Chinese cooking. Music, however, was William's primary passion. While self-taught, William mastered the guitar, mandolin, and banjo. His astounding talent and love for music brought friends and family closer. William had a rare and brilliant mind. He was profoundly humble. His easy laughter, quick smile, and gentlemanly manner forever impacted all whose lives he touched.
William is survived by his parents, William Scott and Marcia Forester Richardson; his sister, Kathleen Grace Richardson; his grandparents, Mrs. Marcial Forester (Gladys) of Jackson, Mississippi and Mr. Richard B. Richardson (Dick) of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Grace Ball Richardson and grandfather, Marcial Davidson Forester. The visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church in the Cheek House on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 9:30 am, with the service to follow at 11:30 in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205 for the purpose of an endowed annual award to a senior who espouses William's values and attributes.
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Barbara Keith
July 6, 2017
Marcia and family..... my heart breaks for you. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Cathy Caldwell
June 24, 2017
Dear Marcia - my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. While I never had the good fortune to meet William, I can tell he was a special young man, who was very well loved. May God and warm memories comfort you until you meet again.
June 21, 2017
Marcia, I'm so sorry to hear this. Love and prayers.
Marian Johnson Kennedy
Erin Richardson
June 18, 2017
I just heard this news, Marcia, and I am heartbroken. Sending you all of my love and prayers.
Ben Coulthard
June 17, 2017
I only got the chance to know William for a year in Mr. Kelly's advisory when I was a freshman and William was a senior, but in the times I was blessed with the opportunity to be around William, I will remember his infectious laugh and smile. I am so sorry for your family's loss, and I send my condolences and best wishes to your family. Rest easy, William.
June 17, 2017
Scott, Marcia, and Kathleen,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of William. We pray for God's strength and guidance that only He can provide at this time for you and your familly. I remember fondly of the kids finding his lacrosse balls in back yard and wanting to throw them back over. He was such a nice young man and we are blessed to have known him.
Much love and deepest sympathy,
Jeff, Maggie, McKenna and Brock Stockton
JW
June 16, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family.
May God sustain you at this time
Please find comfort from his word
Where he promises he will
"comfort your heart
and make you firm"
during this time of great loss.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
With deep sympathy
Carol B
June 16, 2017
Im so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and the strength to endure through this very difficult time. Again, my condolences to your family.
Angela Davis
June 15, 2017
I never had the chance to meet William but I know he was the light of your life. He passed from you far too early, and I pray comfort and peace over you during this time. May good memories forever be with you.
Jim McCoy
June 15, 2017
Scott and Marcia, I can't begin to understand the hurt you are feeling. Tammy and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Lawson
June 15, 2017
Mr and Mrs Richardson,
Our son Evan was a fraternity brother of William's at Ole Miss. Evan always spoke so highly of your son. Our family prays for your peace and in the glorious promises contained for all of us in Christ's Resurrection. We know, because He promised, we will all be together again! May God hold you all in His hands, as only our Father can, during this incomprehensible time. Mark and Pam Lawson
Fred & Eleanor Richardson
June 15, 2017
Your grief is unbearable , we are praying that the love and special memories you shared with this amazing young man with lessen your burden.
Kathy Morgan
June 15, 2017
Marcia- I haven't seen you in so long but I want you to know that I am thinking about and praying for you and your sweet family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love, Kathy Patrick Morgan
Jimmy Bynum
June 15, 2017
Scott - I am so sorry for you loss. I am thinking of you and your family at this time of grief. May you hang on to the many wonderful memories and the laughter you shared with this incredible young man.
Shelley Hall
June 15, 2017
Marcia and family, I offer my deepest sympathy. Hold on to God's promises to bring peace when you are restless, joy when you are sad, strength when you are weak.
Tammy Peeler
June 15, 2017
My sincere condolences and prayers for your strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Ramey Falkner
June 14, 2017
Marcia and Scott,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Best,
Ramey
George and Sandy Shwab
June 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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