Horace Richardson Jr.

Horace "Punch" Richardson,Jr. was born in Southampton County,VA. on April 17,1933. He was the son of the late Horace Richardson,Sr. and Bessie Maddrey Richardson. At an early age he was baptized and joined the Pleasant Plain Baptist Church of Drewryville,VA. He was educated in the Southampton County Public Schools. Later,he enlisted in the Army where he served a tour of duty in West Germany during the time of the Korean Conflict. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army,he commuted from Southampton County to James Soloman Russell High School in Lawrenceville.VA. where he received his certificate for masaonry in 1958. On November 27,1958,he was united in Holy Matrimony to Ella Ruth Jones of Brunswick County,VA. The Richardson's lived in Richmond,VA. from 1958 to December,2007,when they relocated to Bowie,MD. He discovered his calling and developed his life's trade-masonry. He went on to become a master craftsman in his field. Horace was well known throughout the Richmond Metro area as an entrepreneur. He was the sole proprietor of North Avenue Esso and Richardson's Sunoco Station on Jefferson Avenue. Additionally,he was self-employed as a building contractor. His special interests included gardening and watching baseball and football. Socially,he was an associate member of the Richmond Metro Chapter of the Saint Paul's College National Alumni Association and Hansel and Gretel. He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. Moreover,he enjoyed family gatherings and served as host for numerous activities. He kept abreast of current events. His special topic of interest was politics. His wife Ella was invited to attend Fourth Baptist Church by her co-worker,the late Mrs. Dorothy Taylor,the wife of Rev. Dr. Robert Taylor,Pastor Emeritus of Fourth Baptist Church. The Richardson's eventually joined Fourth Baptist were they remained members for more than fifty years. He was known for his kindness,warm smile and encouragement. He departed this life on Saturday,October 16,2010,in Bowie,MD. Addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by brothers,John and Butler Richardson.a sister,Martha Reese,and two grandchildren,Richard J. and Jamie R. Kennedy. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of almost 52 years.Ella J. Richardson pf Bowie,MD;daughter,Renita R. Kennedy(James) of Bowie,MD.;one granddaughter,Julia C. Kennedy of Bowie,MD;sister,Clara Blunt of Emporia,VA.;and brother,George W. Richardson(Ruby) of Richardson,VA.. Other relatives include a godson,Leslie C. Jones of Glen Allen,VA.,a godgranddaughter,Lauryn A. Chadwick of Madison,AL.; a devoted sister-in-law,Eula V. Jones of Richmond,VA.;six brothers-in-law,Earl Jones(Roberta) of Richmond,VA.,Dr. Lloyd C. Jones(Portia) of Glen Allen,VA.,Marvin C. Jones,Sr.(Justine) of Mechanicsville,VA.,Roy P. Jones of Richmond,VA.;Milton R. Jones(Barbara) of Richmond,VA.,Dr. Stanley P. Jones of Herndon,VA. and a host of nieces,nephews and other relatives and friends.

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Horace Richardson Jr.

April 17, 1933 - October 16, 2010