John Lewis Richardson Jr.
May 20, 1947 - October 8, 2021
John Lewis Richardson, Jr., age 74, passed away Friday, October 8,2021 at Waters on Roan Highlands. He was retired from the Wise County Sheriff’s Department and was of the Pentecostal Faith. John served in the in the United States Army having served two tours in Vietnam. Along with his parents Luther Marvin and Rosie Kennedy Richardson, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Delphia Hatcher, Joann Richardson, Evelyn Richardson, Carrie Bell Dean, Imogene Mullins; brother, Joseph Thomas Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Mildred Richardson; daughters, Angela Richardson, Alanna Richardson and Robyn Richardson; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brothers, Denzel Richardson, Winston Richardson and wife, Pam, Frank Richardson and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 am, Thursday, October 14,2021 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the interment at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Carico officiating. The family will receive friends 10:30 -11:30 prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Assembly of God, 1400 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24201 Condolences and memories may be sent to akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423)989-4800 is serving the Richardson Family.
John Lewis Richardson, Jr., age 74, passed away Friday, October 8,2021 at Waters on Roan Highlands. He was retired from the Wise County Sheriff’s Department and was of the Pentecostal Faith. John served in the in the United States Army... View Obituary & Service Information