Funeral services for J. L. Richardson, age 93, of Gadsden, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Collier-Butler Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the start of the service. Burial will be at Crestwood Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services will direct.
J. L. was a Cherokee County native who resided in Gadsden for most of his adult life. He was a Merchant Marine, a free-lance photographer, and a retiree with 46 plus years of service from Republic/Gulf States Steel as a machinist. J. L. enjoyed Auburn Football and Atlanta Braves Baseball. He loved gardening, riding in his golf cart, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. J. L. was very active in the community where he volunteered his time to Gaston High School.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Richardson; sister, Pauline McDonald; and his brother, James Edward Richardson.
J. L. is survived by his son, Donnie “Butch” (Pam) Richardson; daughter, Jan (Ayman) Ghazal; grandchildren, Michael Nessler, Jeffery Jamil and Landon Ghazal, and Seth Richardson; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen (Donald) Mills; and 2 nephews
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com
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