Birth date: Jul 12, 1923 Death date: Dec 9, 2009
Dr. Charles A. Richardson died at home with his wife of 65 years at his side on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from complications of longstanding heart disease and a recent stroke. Visitation is at Restland Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 14 fro Read Obituary
Charlie was a man of character, integrity, and passion for life that was truly remarkable. He was the most interesting man I ever had the opportunity to know. I will always cherish the many memories I have of Charlie fishing, hunting, and story telling. I will forever be blessed by his advice and words of encouragement. I will continually seek to be a better man by following his example. May God bless Gene Marie and all of his family and friends.
I have dozens of warm, loving memories, and I hope to share several tomorrow. Just one for now. One summer in high school, I spent a week with Uncle Charles in his orthodontic office as I was considering following him into dentistry. He graciously offered some financial assistance and the possibility of joining his practice upon graduation. With all the wisdom of a kid from the Pineywoods, I didn't think I'd like looking into open adolescent mouths so I chose to be a school teacher like my dad. As it turned out, thousands of open mouths. In spite of a not-so-rich career, one thing was certain: my memories of Uncle Charles' laugh at Maimee's home at Christmas, the obvious love the family shared, and my love for each of "the Dallas Richardsons" are rich beyond belief!
I am holding my dear sister-in-law Dee and the entire Richardson family close, in my thoughts and heart. I am imagining the stories and memories that you are sharing tonight. I will always remember Charlie in black tie and sheepherder's hat at Dee & Rob's wedding, offering to take me rattlesnake hunting so we could make a lucite toilet seat with a rattler encased therein — with its mouth wide open. xoxo, Barb
I'll never forget his love for chocolate …One day Gene & Charlie came into our office to do some paperwork. I offer him some chocolates…I brought out a bag of choc we had…You could see the joy in his smile with every bite…Then he & Gene left the office…I was looking around for the chocolate later…He took it with him…We have all laughed about that one… God Bless Y'all…He will be sorely missed…
