Thomas Russell Richardson

THOMAS RUSSELL “TOMMY” RICHARDSON, AGE 71 and a resident of Franklinton, born on November 1, 1940, died Friday September 28, 2012 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Watts Richardson, whom he married on September 18, 1965. Tommy was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where until recently he was an usher every September. He also regularly attended Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church. Tommy graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in June of 1963 and worked for several years for Southern Truck Lines. He obtained his Certified Public Accountant license in March of 1972, and thereafter opened his own office in Franklinton, where he could be found almost every day until his recent illness. He will be dearly missed by his children, who will always remember all the vacations and road trips, and his love of trains. Survived by his 3 children: Daughter and Son in law: Suellen Richardson Vise and Marcus Vise of Franklinton 2 Sons and a Daughter in law: Russell Lampton Richardson and Katie Richardson of Baton Rouge, Thomas Ott Richardson of Franklinton 4 Grandchildren: Elizabeth Vise, Emma Vise, Elizabeth “Libby” Valentino-Richardson, and Mills Lampton Richardson 2 Brothers and Sisters in law: R.W. “Dick” Richardson and Marilyn Richardson of Franklinton James Lampton “Jim” Richardson and Andrea Richardson of Mandeville He was preceded in death by his wife Susan Watts Richardson on February 3, 2012 , also his parents Frank Lampton Richardson and Nora Wood Richardson, and his aunt “MiMi” Emma Wood. His family will take comfort in knowing that he is now with both Susan and his dear friend Johnny Ray Fisher, as well as his parents. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Sunday September 30th from 5 pm until 8 pm with a Masonic Service at 6 pm. Visitation will continue Monday at Centenary United Methodist Church at 9 am. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Monday at the church with Rev. Percy Mac Frazier and Rev. Steve Bush officiating. Burial will follow in the Fisher United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation. Pallbearers: Rick Richardson, James Richardson, Rob Rudnicki, David Knight, Joey Knight, Wayne Fleming, Richard Dillon, Jessie Burris Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

Thomas Russell Richardson

November 1, 1940 - September 28, 2012

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