NASHVILLE—Albert William (Al) Richardson passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018, after courageously battling a long illness. He was born on February 3, 1950, in Nashville, TN, and grew up in Old Hickory, TN. Predeceased by his parents, Albert H. Richardson and Tommie Draper Richardson, Al is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Pamela Short Richardson and his adored daughter, Grace Richardson Johnson (Curt), and his beloved granddaughters, Hannah Grace Johnson and Margaret Ann Johnson. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia R. Hudnall (Ray) and his parents-in-law, Geri and Merle Short, all of Old Hickory, TN. In addition, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Jan Short Sears (Paul) and his nephews, Mike R. Hudnall and Matthew W. Sears, as well as six great nieces and nephews.
Al was a member of Woodmont Christian Church where he served as a deacon and an elder and on various other committees. He was a member of the 100 Club of Nashville and a former member of Richland Country Club. He was a graduate of the University of Memphis and a passionate Tiger football and basketball fan. Most importantly of all, Al was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Al’s caregivers: Mary Jenkins, Kay and Kevin Carter, Memecon Simeon, and the staff in Wing B at the Meadows of Bellevue.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Atkins, William Billington, Trey Boyd, Bob Chaffin, David Dyer, Neil Dyer, Andrew B. Gibson, Brandon Jenkins, Curtis Johnson Sr., Richard Jones, Gene Lovell, Jay Ramsey, Robert Ramsey, Macky Sneed, Steve Spiro, John Stauffer, Randy Stone, and Brad Thomason; Al’s “Gal Pals”; and his Bible study group, the Woodmont Geezers.
Visitation is Friday, November 9, from 4-7 P.M. in the Gathering Hall of Woodmont Christian Church. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 10, at 11:00 A.M. at Woodmont Christian Church with a one hour visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Woodmont Christian Church, Alive Hospice, or the charity of your choice.
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