Terry Richardson Obituary

RICHARDSON, Terry BARNWELL SC - Terry Edward Richardson, Senior, 88, of Barnwell died on Sunday, December 4, 2005. Mr. Richardson was born June 23, 1917 in Barnwell and was the son of the late Terie and Anna Layton Richardson. He attended Barnwell Public Schools where he played baseball and football. He graduated from Clemson University in 1938 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics. Mr. Richardson married Helen Douglass of Chesterfield on July 25, 1940. She predeceased him by seven years. Mr. Richardson served in the United States Army from 1943 until 1946 and attained the rank of Captain. He was stationed in Kodiak and Attau, Alaska. He farmed extensively in Barnwell County for more than 35 years. Before serving in the military, Mr. Richardson worked for the Farm Security Administration. Additionally, he previously owned a motel and restaurant, cotton gin and drive-in theater. Recognized as Barnwell County Man of the Year in 1984, Mr. Richardson served Barnwell as County Council Chairman from 1973-1984 and served as the Commander of the Barnwell American Legion. Mr. Richardson was an avid golfer and fan of Clemson athletics. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the Barnwell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joey McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM Tuesday evening at MOLE FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be made to the Barnwell United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 126. Barnwell, SC, 29812, or Clemson University's T. Edward Richardson Scholarship, 110 Daniel Dr., Clemson, SC.299631-1520. He is survived by his children, Terry Edward (Gail) Richardson, Jr. of Barnwell, SC and Ann Douglass (John David) Griffith of Summerville, SC.; six grandchildren, Katy (David Bundy)Richardson of Chapel Hill, NC; Matthew (Beth) Richardson of Columbia, SC.; Jay (Macon) Richardson of Washington, SC; Baylis (Darrell) Scott of Washington, DC; Megan Griffith of Sullivans Island; and John Edward Griffith of Summerville, SC; one great grandchild, Ella Richardson Bundy. He is also survived by two brothers, Tommie (Jeanette) Richardson and Bob (Lura Dean) Richardson of Barnwell, SC. and a sister in law, Caroline F. Richardson of Barnwell, SC. He has many nieces and nephews and was predeceased by a brother, Layton Richardson and a sister, Dorothy R. Scruggs. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.