Edgar Richardson

Edgar Richardson was the seventh of twelve children, born on March 25, 1917 to the late James and Bertha Richardson in Winnsboro, South Carolina. He was baptized at an early age and received hies education in the South Carolina School System.His military life consisted of service during World War II and the Korean War. On January 19, 1942, he was enlisted in the United States Army. Edgar served actively in Scotland and the United States during World War II until November 1945. Upon his discharge he received the following citations: Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart Medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon. Edgar was also issued a lapel button for no time lost during service. He later served in the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he began employment with the federal government at Aberdeen Proving Ground.Edgar met and married Lillian Richardson on February 28, 1951. The late Rev. James Matthews performed this ceremony. The remained married for almost 45 years until his wife preceded him in death in 1996. He had one son, Ernest who also preceded him in death in 1993. Edgar was a wonderful father and grandfather who provided for his family while being a good listener and advisor.In 1952, Edgar became a member of the Mt. Hebron Senior Usher Board under the leadership of the late Paris S. Thompson. He served faithfully on the usher board for many years. He attended church regularly and remained a member for over 30 years.He was also very active in the Masonic faith. In 1963, he received his 33rd Masonic degree. He has since held the following offices within this organization: Past Deputy Grand Master of the Maryland Grand Lodge; Grand Commander-in-Chief for 20 years; member of the Supreme Council for 20 years; Grand Prelate for the Daughters of Isis for 12 years; Deputy Grand Potentate of Grand Temple for 10 years; Past Deputy Potentate for the National Knight Temple for 3 years, and Deputy Potentate for 1 years. In August 1980, Mr. Richardson retired from the federal government with full benefits. He later began a second career supervising part-time with Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland until his health began to fail in 2000. Edgar departed this life early Monday morning on March 8, 2004.He leaves to mourn: two sons, Edgar (Karen) and Bernard (Linda); one daughter, Patricia; eleven grandchildren, Timothy, Theresa, Bernita, Rasheena, Erik, Allen, Ernest Jr., Keith, Candress, Simone, and Aleah; three great grandchildren, Demetrius, Diamond, and Elijah; one sister, Martha Moton; four sisters-in-law, daisy Richardson, Bessie Hazel, Ruby McCullough and Estelle McCullough; two brothers-in-law, Edward McCullough and Rev. Clifford Hazel; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Edgar Richardson

March 25, 1917 - March 8, 2004