James Howard Richardson

James Howard “Jim” Richardson of Nederland, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Forever Young Assisted Living in Groves at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 19 days.

He was born February 17, 1932, at his parents’ home in Lafayette, Texas, to parents Henry Clay Richardson and Lee Ella (Weaver) Richardson.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cazzy Francis officiating. Friends and family are invited to visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great-grandsons: Brock Richardson, Ryan (Ranger) Ewing, Colby Davis, Dylan Farmer, Seth Parker, Ayden Richardson, and Asher Richardson.

Mr. Richardson met his wife of 62 years, JoAnne, in Beaumont and married in 1955. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force. He was always very proud of his country and his time serving in the military. After returning from his time serving, he was the Commander of the Post 6384 of Nederland Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of The American Legion and The American Eagles.

Some of his hobbies were hunting and fishing, but he got the most pleasure in life from watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow up. Jim, or PawPaw as he was best known, attended almost all of their sporting events, dance recitals, and other activities. He would often help out where he could, providing rides and water for the teams. The family knew that if they ever needed anything at all they could rely on PawPaw. His face really lit up when he would hold his great-grandchildren, especially over his last few years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, GC Hartman; brother, Tommy Richardson; and sisters Ann Hunt, Mary Townsend, and Doris Stevenson.

Leaving behind to cherish his memory is his wife, JoAnne Richardson. He is also survived by his son, Gary Richardson and wife Kathy; and daughters, Glenda Davis and Ginny Parker and husband Steve. He was the proud PawPaw of Brock Richardson and wife Racheal, Megan Ewing and husband Ranger, Colby Davis, Jessi Farmer and husband Dylan, and Seth Parker; and great grandchildren, Ayden and Asher Richardson and Claire and Evelyn Ewing; sister, Jo Brown; sister-in-law, Reta Richardson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

This family is eternally grateful to Penny Lee, Tasha Broom, and all his caregivers at Forever Young, who provided him extraordinary care during his final months on this Earth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Richardson’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Online condolences may be left at www.Grammier-Oberle.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home, located at 4841 39th Street in Port Arthur, Texas.