Joseph Richardson, Sr.'s Obituary
Joseph “Joe” Richardson, Sr., 91, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his residence. He attended Second District School. He was a member of New Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Joseph was a member of I.B.P.O.E. Elks (Armistic Lodge #410). He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Mary Richardson, Sr.; brothers, Earl, Richard Lee, William, Wiley, Jr.; and Calvin; sister, Carrie Garrett. Survivors include his wife, Lester M. Richardson; sons, Fredrick L. Richardson and Joseph Richardson, Jr., both of Chattanooga; daughters, Jo A. Richardson of Chattanooga, Denise Y. (Glenn) Babb of Indianapolis, IN, and Phyllis (Charles) Beard of Chattanooga; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Joseph will lie-in-state on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 1-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 9 a.m. in the chapel with Pastor Ronald B. Cook, Sr. as the eulogist. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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