Willie Richardson, Jr.

~Acknowledgements ~

Dad

We’ll always remember that infectious special smile, heart, and warm embrace you gave us. You being there for us through good and bad times.

We’ll always remember you Dad because they’ll never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you.

The Family of Willie Richardson “Bro” has been extremely blessed by the outpouring of love, support and consideration exhibited to us during our time of loss. We appreciate everything that you have done for us, from coming by to visit, to bringing food, sending cards, flowers and your prayers. Willie was blessed with so many friendships, we are blessed with yours.

~Honorary Pallbearers ~

Thomas Barnes Antwan Richardson Brian Richardson Randy Richardson Kenneth Edwards Darrell Richardson

~Active Pallbearers ~

Bobby Brown Eric Bowden Antonio Jones Lucious Jones Jr. Melvin Jones Paul Reynolds Charlie Richardson Robert Richardson Rashaad Winfrey

~Committal & Interment Rites ~ Mt. Hebrew C.M.E. Church Cemetery 2010 Keough Dr. Collierville, Tennessee 38017

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~Order of Celebration ~

Reflections of Willie Richardson “Bro” Willie Bob Richardson was born in Memphis, Tennessee

Saturday, October 15, 2016 • 11:00 A.M.

Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.

to the late Willie Richardson and Flora Mae Jones. Our Heavenly Father called him home on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was surrounded by family and friends as he began his peaceful journey to his eternal home. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Latoya Richardson.

3320 Millbranch Rd. • Memphis, Tennessee 38116

Gillie Williams

~Officiating~ Mistress of Ceremony • Maude Catron Greater New Liberty - Memphis, Tennessee

At an early age, Willie accepted Christ as his personal savior at St. John Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. L.D. McGhee. He later joined Tried Stone Baptist Church under the late Bobby Brooks.

Prelude Processional Glimpses of Glory

Willie was proud of the Orange Mound community. Willie graduated from Melrose High School in 1975 and attended Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He previously worked for Nike and Memphis, Light, Gas, and Water.

Scripture:

Old Testament

New Testament

Throughout Willie’s life, he was known for doing what he wanted and not apologizing for it. This is what made him free! Willie knew no strangers and always left a lasting impression on those with whom he came into contact. Willie enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. Willie was a true living testimony patient of the LVAD program. Thank God for a second chance at life.

Willie is survived by his children Antwan Richardson, Brian Richardson, and LaTonya Richardson; six grandchildren Briandious Butler, Lakiova Milan, Jamiya Richardson, Makayla Richardson, Malachi Richardson, and Xavier Richardson; mother and stepfather Flora Mae Jones and Lucious Jones Sr.; Three sisters: Margaret R. Barnes, Darlene Richardson, and Lorie Richardson; brothers, Randy Richardson and Robert Lee Richardson. Five stepsisters; Debra Jackson, Carolyn Jones ( Charles), Joyce Jones, Clarice Newson, Shirley Newson (Ira).

Stepbrothers: John Franklin and Lucious Jones Jr. (Amy).

Uncles: Curtis Jones (Emma), John Richardson (Lee). Aunts Ella Mae Broome, Mary Ann Richardson, Ethel Sanders, and Flora Mae Richardson. Godsisters: Betty Nunley and Linda Wells. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Song of Comfort...............................................Gillie Williams Prayer............................................Reverend Courtney Settles Spirit of Christ Church

Reflections: Lovada James

Orange Mound Friend

Jackie Shaffer

Melrose Classmate

Song of Comfort.................................................Ethel Sanders Words of Comfort.................................................Carol Jones Acknowledgment................................................Kiarra Jones

C

herished Memories

Spoken Words..................................................Gillie Williams Recessional