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Joe M. Richardson

May 23, 1934 - May 23, 2011

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Friday 5/27

Mr. Joe M. Richardson Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Services for Mr. Joe M. Richardson, Jr. will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 27, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jerry Hilbun, and Rev. Brian Mercer. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Richardson was born May 23, 1934 and passed away May 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents: Erline and Joe M. Richardson, Sr. and his brother: Paul S. Richardson. Born in Ruston on May 23, 1934, Joe was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a professional photographer and owned a commercial studio in Ruston for 15 years. He was employed by Gittings, Inc. of Atlanta Georgia for 8 years, and 7 years as area manager for Olan Mills Studios. He was a graduate of Ruston High School and Winona School of Professional Photography and attended LA. Tech. He served in the U.S. Army as an ammunition chief in anti-aircraft artillery gun battery near Eielson AFB, Alaska. He was elected to two terms on the Ruston Board of Aldermen; served as president and is a lifetime member of the Ruston Jaycees. He was honored as the Outstanding Young Man in 1967. He was a charter member, board member, and treasurer of Ruston High School Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary McMahon Richardson; and four sons: Kerry and wife Kim of Hallsville, Texas, Kyle of Norcross, Georgia, Joe M. Trey III and wife Laura of Roswell, Georgia and Mark and wife Susan of Ruston; five grandchildren: John, Nick, Kalen, Amanda and Katie Richardson. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Milner, John C. Richardson, Nicholas M. Richardson, Kalen C. Richardson, Stan Richardson, Jr, and John Bucky Richardson. Honorary Pallbearers will Jerry Callender, Jimmy Hoogland, , Johnny Maxwell, and Eston Payne. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Youth or Ruston High School Alumni Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Friday 5/27

Mr. Joe M. Richardson Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Services for Mr. Joe M. Richardson, Jr. will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 27, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jerry Hilbun, and Rev. Brian Mercer. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of KilpatrickContinue Reading

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Pam Windsor left a message on May 31, 2011:
Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you & your family. So sorry for your loss . . .with God's help you can move forward little by little.
Julie Nutt left a message on May 26, 2011:
Mark - so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with your entire family.
Julia Milner, Kathy & Tom Postt left a message on May 25, 2011:
Mary, So sorry to hear about Joe Mitchell. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Frances Stinson left a message on May 25, 2011:
Mary: Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kerry, Kyle, Trey, and Mark.
Karla Barham left a message on May 25, 2011:
Mary, Kile, Kerry, Trey, and Mark, Loved your dad and am thinking of you at this time. Lots of great memories of Mr. Joe!
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Joy Frye left a message on May 25, 2011:
Mary, Mark: I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Joe was a nice man; it was a pleasure to have known him. My prayers are with you during this time.
Shelia Gatlin left a message on May 25, 2011:
Mary, I just heard and am so very sorry! I wish I could be there for you. I will come visit you this summer for sure. Please know that I am praying for you and love you very much. Shelia
David Hand left a message on May 25, 2011:
Ms Mary, Kerry, Kyle, Trey, and Mark, so very sorry to hear about Joe. He was really a nice man and a very good friend to R.P. and our family. He will be missed, but I pray God will give you comfort during this time of sorrow. God Bless All of You.
Gary Hand left a message on May 25, 2011:
Mary, Kerry, Kyle, Trey and Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss of a very fine man. A lot of fond memories of growing up in Ruston and being associated with Joe and your family.
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