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Claude Richardson Obituary

RICHARDSON, Dr. Claude David, Jr., 97, of Richmond, Va., passed away on March 4, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Claude D. and Gertrude P. Richardson; and wife, Doris Hedgpeth Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Margaret B. Richardson; his daughter, Diane M. Bennett (Bob); his son, Brian Richardson (Betty); grandchildren, Ivy Brewer and Berkeley Goodloe (Kate); great-grandchildren, Molly Brewer and Ella Jane Goodloe; stepchildren, Deborah Dugger (Jim), Al Strickland; and stepgranddaughters, Julia, Anne and Merrell Dugger. Dave served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps in WWII. He graduated from MCV School of Dentistry, where he taught dental radiology. He was a member of Fellowship of American College of Dentistry and past president of Richmond Dental Society. He was a charter member of Reveille United Methodist Church and member of the John Marshall Alumni Band. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goochland Cares, 2999 River Road West, Goochland, Va. 20363.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 8, 2022.

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Kim Onder

March 8, 2022

Though I only met him a few times, Dr. Richardson was a memorable character. He was my great-aunt's dentist and was very patient and kind. He impressed ne with a story of motorcycle riding, I
believe in his early 80's. It was a pleasure to have known him. God bless his family.

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