Lee Eugene Richardson, Sr., age 71,
of Hopewell Township passed from this life on Tuesday February 14, 2006
at South Jersey Regional Medical Center after a lengthily illness.
Born in Salem, the son of the late
George and Hazel Davis Richardson he was the husband of Carol Ann Green
Richardson. He had been a Hopewell Township resident for 37 years.
Lee was an avid coin collector and
enjoyed metal detecting throughout the countryside. He was a veteran of
the Korean Conflict and had served in both the United States Army and
the United States Navy in addition to being a Sergeant in the National
Guard until 1968. He was a member of Brearley Lodge # 2, F & AM and the
Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Lee was devoted to his family and pets,
especially his dog “Peaches”.
In addition to his wife Carol of 40
years, he is survived his children C. Lynn Mancill and her husband Jim
of Hilton Head, SC, Lee E. Richardson, Jr. of Bridgeton, Dawn Canino of
Egg Harbor Township, Brian Richardson, Sr. of Des Moines, Iowa and Wayne
Richardson, Sr. and his wife Bridget of Galloway Township;
grandchildren, Robert Richardson, Renee’ Canino, Wayne Michael
Richardson, Jr., Clayton Lee Mancill, Brian David Richardson, Jr.,
Travis Mancill, Rachel Richardson, Harrison Mancill and Jenna Theresa
Richardson; one great grandchild, Christopher Anthony Richardson and a
sister, Fae Richardson Hicks of Pennsville. Private funeral services
will be conducted by his nephew, Bishop David L. Hicks, officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family asks
that contributions in Lee’s memory be made to South Jersey Healthcare
Foundation, 1430 West Sherman Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360.
Arrangements are under the direction
of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway # 77, Upper Deerfield
Township. Written condolences may be sent to the family at
www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
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