Robert Lee “R.L.” Richardson, Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in his hometown of Florence, Alabama at the age of 88. His battle with various medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with smiles and laughter. Despite pain, R.L. stayed strong until the end. Special thanks are extended to the excellent care provided by Preferred Home Health Care Services.
After graduating high school, R.L. joined the military serving twenty years in the
U.S. Air Force as a Civil Engineer retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. He served three tours overseas and was presented with the Meritorious Service and Vietnam Service medals. Following his military retirement, he earned an associate degree from Northwest Shoals Community College and taught twenty years for the Lauderdale County School System.
R.L. is survived by his wife of seventy years, Janie Miles Richardson, whom he said he rescued from the cotton patch, his three children: Sherron Price, Randy Richardson (Renee), Beverly Hall-Maughan (Stephen); four grandchildren: Ryan Richardson (Brittney), Adam Richardson (Amy), Robert Maughan (Naoko), Chris Maughan (Jill); nine great-grandchildren: Austin, Lane, Seth, Sawyer, Oliver, & Mae Richardson and Tayte, Zeke, & Leela Maughan. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Lillie Richardson, brother William Henry Richardson, sister Dorothy Richardson, and son-in-law John Price.
Honoring him as pallbearers are Ryan, Adam, Austin, Lane, Seth, & Tracy Richardson, Lee Butler, and Robert Maughan. Arvel Miles, Sawyer and Oliver Richardson will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 10-12 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jacksonburg Church of Christ Building fund or organization of choice.
