Willie B. Richardson, 81, of Queen City, Texas, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in a Texarkana, Texas hospital.
Mr. Richardson was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Honey Grove. He was a heavy equipment worker and a member of Shady Grove Church, Honey Grove.
Survivors include his wife, Vannie Richardson of Queen City; five sons, Rickey Richardson and Gregory Richardson of Atlanta, James Richardson of Queen City, Willie Richardson Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, and Oscar Lightsey of Dallas; three daughters, Anthony Richardson Greene of Dallas, Everlyn J. Richardson of Queen City and Lois Jamison of Houston; four brothers, Albert Richardson and Charles Richardson of Dallas and James Earl Clay and Robert Clay of Atlanta; four sisters, Roxie Crosby of Atlanta, Faye D. Richardson of Kansas City, Mo., and Dorothy Richardson and Karen Richardson of Dallas; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Enon First Baptist Church, Atlanta, with the Rev. Donnell Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Honey Grove Cemetery under direction of Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.
The body may be viewed noon to 5 p.m. today with visitation from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Praying God will comfort you and strenghthen you during this difficult time. Bettie J. (Coleman) Gines and Family
Ya’ll are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Please accept my deep condolences for your loss of your love one. He may be gone but not forgotten because of all the memories he has given you and the lessons you have learned.