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Charles Richardson


Sunrise: November 7, 1941

Sunset: January 31, 2025

Charles B. Richardson, Jr. took the Lord’s hand to find eternal peace on January 30, 2025. Charles was born on November 7, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Opal Smith and Charles B. Richardson, Sr.

Charles attended High school in Kansas. After finishing high school, he went to pursue a 20-year career in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he attended Norfolk State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in engineering and graduated with honors and on the dean’s list. Once he had completed college, he went on to pursue a career with IBM and Lockhead Martini for 20 years. Charles was gifted with many trades, such as carpentry, auto mechanics, plumbing, and Electrician. Just to list a few, he loved to read and play his computer games. Charles was loving, caring, and devoted, always had encouraging words, and was always there for his family, near and far.

Charles leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Shirley Richardson; children: (Deceased) Charles B. Richardson, III, Jacquelyn Springs, Joseph E. Richardson; children through marriage: Brain, Kevin and Rodney Jordan; grandchildren: Christina Richardson, (Deceased) Charles Richardson, IV, Brian M. Richardson, Xian Richardson, Mya N. Springs, Kindra Springs, Charles Springs, Jr. and a host of great-grand and great-great grand. Our loved ones will be missed but never forgotten. We acknowledge that the will of God must be done and that God makes no mistakes.

Charles, we love and miss you greatly.

Viewing: Thursday, March 6, 2025 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia Celebration of Life: COME IN PERSON OR WATCH ONLINE Friday, March 7, 2025 3:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia Laid to Rest: Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Memorial Cemetery 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, Virginia

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    Mr. & Mrs. Judd says

    Our prayers are with you always. We love you

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    Vision Life Ministries says

    On behalf of Pastor Jackson and Vision Life Ministries, we extend our deepest condolences to Mother Richardson and the family. We love you, Mother; and we are here to support you and the family through this difficult time. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. We love you dearly…

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    Marjorie Jones says

    Mother Richardson,

    Our deepest heartfelt condolences for you and your family. May Yahweh continue to carry you in his arms of love now and forever. We love you more than you know!
    Deacon and Evangelist Jones

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