Gus Richardson, Jr.

Gus Richardson, Jr.

July 9, 1944 ~ August 6, 2022 (age 78)

Gus Richardson Jr. was born July 9, 1944 in Hardeman County, TN to Gus “Tank” Richardson and Lizzie Mae “Hera” Richardson whom both preceded him in death.

His funeral service was held on Saturday August 13, 2022 at 3:00 pm at the Dixie Funeral Home in Bolivar, Tn with Elder Willie Hoyle in charge.  Burial was in the Richardson Heights Cemetery and Dixie Funeral Home www.dixiefuneralhome.com was in charge of the professional service.

He departed this life on Saturday August 6, 2022.

Gus processed a hope in Christ at an early age. He later became a member of Mt. Bethel MB Church in Michigan City, MS.

He was educated in Hardeman County, TN.

On December 30, 1965, Gus was united in Holy Matrimony to Gertha Mae Richardson. To this union, three children were born.

He worked for the City of Memphis Park Commission for thirty five years. He loved working outside and worked numerous jobs until his death.

Along with his parents, Gus was preceded in death by his loving wife; Gertha Mae Richardson: his sister Christine (Joseph Lee) Smith: his nephew; Myron Smith: and a very special cousin; Otis Salton.

Gus leaves to cherish his loving memory: his brother; Michael Richardson: five children; Sandra Richardson McNeal, Evelyn Richardson, Sarah (Troy) Hamer, Johnny Yancy and Gregory (Tonya) Alston: five grandchildren; Daniele (Pooh) Richardson, Tralyssa (Leesa) Hamer, Khadijah (Miss Colleen) Richardson, Brendon McNeal and Montavious Alston: two great grandchildren; Cordell Richardson and Royal Alston and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom he cherished dearly. 

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