James Edward Richardson , age 85 of Leoma, TN passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at home after an extended illness. He was a native of Lawrence Co, TN, a Veteran of the United States Army, a barber, retired from Modine, and a member of Ramah Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday March 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Mark Nelson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Center Point Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
Wife- Pearl Thomas Richardson Leoma, TN
Daughters- Jamie Diane Richardson Leoma, TN
Carol Vaughn (Bob) Leoma, TN
Sister- Annetta Williams Leoma, TN
2-Grandchildren- Jessica Toye (Jonathan) Knoxville, TN
Bobby Vaughn (Lauren) Oak Ridge, TN
1-Great Grandson- Theo Vaughn Oak Ridge, TN
Preceded In Death By:
Parents- James Daniel & Minnie Gertrude Augustin Richardson
Brothers- Hubert “Hub” Richardson
Jay Richardson
Sisters- Eva Flatt, Gladys Richardson, Jean Mashburn & Carlene Byrd
3 Infant Siblings
LORETTO MEMORIAL CHAPEL
is in charge of all arrangements.
(931) 853-6995

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