Obituary For Willie D. Richardson

Mr. Willie David Richardson, Jr. (Sergeant First Class, Retired) transitioned home peacefully Monday at St. Francis Hospital. He was 56 years of age.

The son of Mrs. Margereen Polite Richardson of Orangeburg, SC and the late Mr. Willie D. Richardson, Sr, SFC Richardson was a native of Orangeburg where he was a 1980 graduate of Orangeburg-Wilkerson High School. He was a 22 year U. S. Army Veteran, who served during Desert Storm. He obtained his Bachelors degree from Troy University and was currently employed as a Contract Specialist at Ft. Benning, GA. He was a member of South Columbus United Methodist Church.

SFC Richardson was preceded in death by his wife, Lesia Dobson Richardson, and a brother, Anthony Richardson.

Survivors, other than his mother include: two sons, Walter Raynor and Shawn Richardson; a grandson, Cameron Raynor; three siblings, Purvis Richardson, Wonda Grayson and Trianna Hunter (Kenneth); beloved aunts and uncles, Aurthur Richardson (Ruby), Gertrude Davis, Vivian Richardson and Vernell Richardson; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Shirley Paige; in-laws, Silas Paige, Jr., Shirley King (Jonathan) and Linda Tyler (Cecil); host of nieces and nephews, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for SFC Richardson will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at South Columbus United Methodist Church with Pastor Reggie Williams officiating.

The interment will follow with military honors at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Visitation is Thursday, 3 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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To Richardson's family sorry to hear about the loss of your love one, Willie with that big smile and kind ways will always be remembered in our hearts. RIP my comrade. He will be missed. Retired Donja Motley

- Donja Motley

I offer my sincere condolences to the Richardson family for the loss of Willie Richardson. I also thank my heavenly father for allowing me the opportunity to meet, serve with, work with and become very close friends with SFC Richardson. Eventhough my heart is heavy at this time, I know he is in a better place. The battle is over and the war was won. Sleep on my Battle Buddy. He will be missed. SFC(R) Greta Wiley.

- Greta Wiley