A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel, 515 North Elm Street, Greensboro.
Billy was born in Fort Campbell, KY, son of the late Shirley and Ethel Richardson. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Billy was a member of the Piedmont Swing Dance Society of Guilford, performing at campaign rallies and folk festivals; an amateur photographer and a black belt in martial arts. He enjoyed traveling and treasured his family.
Mr. Richardson is survived by his son, Bryce Richardson and wife, Elizabeth of Durham, NC; daughter, Kirsten Richardson of Greensboro, NC; grandson, Theodore Richardson; sister, Wanda Fortner and husband, Tim of Richfield, NC and brothers, James Richardson and wife, Catherine of Greensboro, and Charles Richardson of Mocksville, NC. Also surviving are seven nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in Billy’s memory to the Piedmont Swing Dance Society, Inc., P.O. Box 39354, Greensboro, NC 27438.