Mr. Richardson, 88, of Charlotte, NC, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital.
He was born August 12, 1923 in Monroe, North Carolina, a son of the late Dock Richardson and Jenny Mills Richardson. He attended schools in Monroe, NC and joined the United States Army immediately after high school, serving his country during World War II. Mr. Richardson was employed in the fire protection business and retired from Crawford Sprinkler Company. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.
The Richardson family will greet friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 PM in the Chapel with The Reverend Dr. J. Thomas Kort, Senior Minister of Sardis Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park with military honors.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Presley Richardson, his son, Keith Allen Richardson, Jr. and a grandson, Scott McElhaney. Mr. Richardson is survived by his daughter, Jenny McElhaney and her husband, Sam of Charlotte, NC, a grandson, Brian Richardson of Newport Coast, CA and great grandchildren, Jacob McElhaney and Julia McElhaney of Charlotte, NC.
Memorials may be made in remembrance of Keith A. Richardson, Sr. to Sardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 or to Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. Condolences may be sent to www.mcewenfs.com.
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