William "Bill" Ross Richardson

Bill served in both the Navy and the Army National Guard. He served in the Navy during Vietnam and was a veteran of Desert Storm. Among his many hobbies were woodworking, flint-napping, making knives, working in his garden, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Guy and Nettie Richardson, and two grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandra Richardson of the home; his brother, Marvin Richardson and wife, Mary of Greenwood; his daughter, Melanie Griffis of Greenwood; his sons, Lance and Curtis Richardson both of Greenwood; stepsons, Paul and Wesley Crenshaw; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood.

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