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James Richardson Obituary - Hill Funeral Home

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Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville. Graveside Service will be at 9:30 AM Thursday at Blendon Central Cemetery.

God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU, Jim for your service in The United States Navy, in Vietnam."Fair winds and following seas"... And Semper Fi. Sailor rest your oar.

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMCR

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Obituary for James Richardson

James Richardson 1944-2018

James Richardson

02/24/1944 - 05/05/2018

Jim Richardson, a life-long resident of Westerville, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2018. He was born on February 24, 1944 to the late Naomi and Robert Richardson. He was a world traveler, husband, father, and beloved grandfather. He served in the Navy during Vietnam, after which he worked at IRD Mechanalysis for over 20 years before starting his own company, G & J Associates. He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Gayle (Hinz) Richardson, and infant son, Ryan James Richardson. He is survived by his daughter Kelly (Jim) Lewis and son Chad (Leora) Richardson, grandchildren Matthew, Trenton, Ryan and Savanna, and numerous in-laws, and extended family. He also leaves behind his special friend and companion, Linda Durst. He enjoyed sharing his computer knowledge with the Westerville Senior Center. While he traveled extensively when younger, the past several years have been dedicated to following around the grandchildren and their various sports and activities. He was extremely proud of his family, and will be missed so much. Dad, you now have a better view of the heavens for your photography. Tootles, and tell the pilots to be careful! Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville. Graveside Service will be at 9:30 AM Thursday at Blendon Central Cemetery.