Jack was born in Friendship, Tennessee on September 13, 1933 one of six children to the late Broadus Wilson & Mary Lucille Rowland Richardson. He was a graduate of Friendship High School and then began his military career in the Naval Reserve before two active years in the U.S. Army. Afterward, Jack came back to Memphis where he worked and retired from the Memphis Defense Depot in the motor pool division.
Along with his parents “Rollen” was also preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Richardson McBroom; and all five of his siblings.
Mr. Richardson is survived by his sons Ricky Richardson of Munford, Tennessee, and Breion Richardson of Austin, Texas; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather on Thursday, the 10th of September from 1PM until funeral services begin at 2PM, concluding with U.S. Army Honors at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119. A reception for family and friends will follow after the service. Burial will be at a later date in the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
Online Condolences, floral offerings and directions may be found by visiting www.memphisfuneralpoplar.com.
