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William Richardson Obituary

William David Richardson ROANOKE, VA - William David Richardson, 71, of Roanoke, VA., and Mount Pleasant, S.C., went home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved family, his wife of 41 years, Gail Warren Richardson; his son, William David Richardson II; his daughter, Anne Richardson Cason; daughter-in-law, Lauren Luden Richardson; son-in-law, Gregory Seth Cason; and the lights of his world, Campbell Renee Cason, Virginia Catherine Cason, John Warren Cason, Cora Anne Cason, William David Richardson III, Beckett James Richardson and Mary Eleanor Richardson. He was known as Bill, Dad, Daddy and Papa, and there was no better man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bill loved the Lord with all his heart and made sure all that knew him knew that. His kind spirit, witty personality and love for life will be missed by all. He graduated from William Byrd High School and Virginia Tech Business School. retired in February 2015 and immediately drove cross country with his wife in their RV. Bill loved to travel, and that trip was a trip they cherished. Bill was an owner of Commonwealth Medical Supply, worked for PSS Medical and retired from McKesson. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Choir for 20 plus years and a member of James Island Presbyterian Church for the past three years. He loved to sing and glorify God. He enjoyed spending time with his family, The Mountain Place, his special land. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Eustus Richardson and Catherine Neighbors Richardson; and his brother, Pete Richardson. He is survived by sisters, Jannet Turner and Patricia Knight; brother-in-law, Ron Knight; sister-in-law, Linda Claflin and brother-in-law, Howard Claflin. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at James Island Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Ministry at James Island Presbyterian Church, James Island, SC, or to St. Peter's Anglican Church in Mount Pleasant, SC. Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service - Roanoke Chapel, Roanoke, Va., (540) 982-2100. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2019.

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Christy Sanders

July 17, 2019

Mrs Richardson and family, Im so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Bill from 2003 until his retirement. He was so kind and a true gentleman. I always enjoyed our field travel together visiting customers. We had a number of conversations over the years about raising children to love the Lord, as I was a new parent at the time. He was a wonderful business partner but also a friend and father figure sharing all the knowledge he had about our industry.

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Becky Mason

July 6, 2019

I met Bill 25 years ago while working at a doctors office and continued having the pleasure of talking to him through the years at two other offices. His work ethics were like none others, he always amazed me how he remembered names and details. I have always said there are great people still around, but there are angels on earth too, and I always felt Bill was one of those. My condolences to his loved ones. Sincerely, Becky Mason

Sarah Scaggs

July 5, 2019

Gail,

I am so sorry to hear about Bill. The love you two shared and the love he had for your family was palpable. I will miss seeing him and hearing his stories about your grandbabies and your travels. Thinking about you.
Sarah Scaggs
Wright Dental Associates

Mike and Debbie Flannagan

July 5, 2019

Gail, Anne, and Billy Our thoughts prayers are with you all. Sorry we cannot be there for you. Mike & Deb.

Sandra Goodman Pruden

July 4, 2019

My brother Berkley and Bill were long time friends. He joins Berkley now and they can continue that friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to Gail and his family. May God comfort you now and in the difficult days ahead. RIP Bill.
Sandra Goodman Pruden

PATRICIA KNIGHT

July 4, 2019

You were the best brother any sister could ever hope to have. Could not have loved you more. You will be missed. You were such an important part of my life and that of our children

Kelly Fitzgerald

July 4, 2019

What a pleasure it was to see Bills smile the first thing every Monday morning, for 17 years Bill was always a pleasure as my patient, My heart felt condolences go out to Gail and his family, I will always remember how excited and proud he was as each of his grandchildren were born, and every week he would light up when he showed me pictures of those babies .I know Bill will be missed by all who knew Bill. He was truely a wonderful man.
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Shannon Bowen

July 3, 2019

What an honor to have known and worked with Bill for many years. Our loss is a gain for heaven♥

Linda Bailey

July 3, 2019

Billy was so special and I remember the good times we had in Mt .Pleasant where we grew up......he made me laugh and smile!!!! He helped me decide what to do after graduating high school......I have the fondest memories of him and his family. May God comfort you as only He can!!!! There's another voice singing in heaven's choir, I look forward to seeing him again one day!!!

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