Bernard “Billy” Richardson, 75, of Florence, AL, passed away June 9, 2013 after an extended illness. Mr. Richardson was a retired State Investigator for the Alabama State Troopers with the rank of lieutenant, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and a member of the Alabama State Troopers Association.
Survivors include:
Wife: Gaynelle (Dollie) Herston Richardson
Sons: Scott Richardson (Kim), Sam Richardson (Edie), and Sloan Richardson (Melanie)
Sister: Sue Richardson Goins
Sister-in-law: Ethel Richardson
Grandchildren: Jerra, Sawyer, Lily, Ryan, Seth, Kady, Jude, and Claire Richardson
Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents James Thomas and Marvoline Gray Richardson; daughter Robin Richardson; brother James “Tooter” Richardson; and brother-in-law Larry Goins.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 12-2:00 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Charles Kretzer officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. His fellow State Troopers will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to thank the staff of Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing Home for their care during Mr. Richardson’s illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Research.
Greenhill Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may sign the online guestbook at greenhillfuneralhome.net
