Vernon Albert Richardson, 85, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on January 4, 2021. He was born in Sanderson, FL on November 20, 1935. He graduated from Sanderson High School and received a General Diploma. He married Janie Trowell Richardson on November 29, 1958. Vernon worked as a member of the Teamsters Union as a truck driver for 34 years. He also loved fishing and farming.
Surviving Vernon is his wife Janie Richardson; children Eric D. Richardson (Tina) and daughter-in-law Lana Richardson; grandchildren Haley Richardson, Troy Kuester, Danielle Richardson Strella and Nathan Richardson; brothers Franklin Richardson and Earl Richardson; sisters Joyce Griffis and Rachel Lauramore.
He was preceded in death by son Vernon Allan Richardson.
A visitation for Vernon will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm at the Funeral Home with the committal service following at Riverside Memorial Park.
Please leave words of comfort and condolences for the family on our online guest register at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com