Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For Bobby Vince Richardson

Mr. Bobby Vince Richardson, 62, of Midland, GA passed Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Midland, GA.

Funeral service will be held 12 noon EST Friday, April 7, 2023 at Gaines Chapel A.M.E Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Raymond Swafford and Alevelyn Sanders-Swafford, pastors, Bishop Joseph Williams, officiating and Pastor Gerald Williams, eulogist. Interment will take place 1:00 p.m. EST Monday, April 10, 2023 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation is Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Bobby was born July 28, 1960, in Russell County, Alabama to the late Eddie Richardson and Catherine Richardson.

Bobby graduated from Chavala High School, in Seale, Alabama Class of 1978. He was a member of Evangel Temple, First Born Church of the Living God.

Bobby retired from the United States Army after 27 years of service to include Active Duty and U. S. Army Reserve and a Truck Driver. He was an over-the-road driver for Dolly Madison, Inc. and Swift Denim for several years. Then, Bobby decided it was time to own and operate his own trucking company, “The Bobby Richardson’s Trucking Company” for years. He ended his driving career with Walmart and Spartan and Nash Company. Bobby received so many outstanding driving awards during his career as an “18 wheeler driver”!

Bobby had one son to precede him in death, Maurice Richardson.

His survivors are his loving wife, Elois; a son, Bobby Richardson, II, Midland, Georgia, Antrell Davis, Columbus, Georgia and one daughter, Courtney Williams, Atlanta, Georgia and two stepdaughters, Vannyce Miles, Columbus, Georgia and Norycee Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia and a grandson; Maurice L. Richardson, Eufaula, Alabama and Ms. Rosie Hill; Mother-in-Law, Columbus, Georgia, brother- in-law; Mark Miles, Atlanta Georgia.

Bobby was the sixth child of ten children five siblings preceded him in death Earnest, Willie, Edna, Daisy, and Larry. There are four remaining siblings, John C. Richardson, Phenix City, Alabama, Darlene Jackson, Kuwait, Robert (Pearl) Richardson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Catha (Termayne) Midland, Georgia. Bobby has a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews who truly loved him and will miss him dearly. Bobby was loved by so many friends, cousins, military friends, and classmates. We will miss you, Bobby!!!!

Guest Book

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE STUDENTS OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE ZONE 1 TRANSPORTATION STAFF OF THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

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Uncle Bobby I'll always Love you and carry you with me forever. Your memories of your "twin" my Dad Earnest will forever be with me. Our talks and time together are just on hold for now. Until we meet again Love VickieJ.

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My bestfreind , my big brother , my family rock. I miss you and love you and see you on the other side ..your last words to me " it is what it is " and i will see you on the other side- with all my love your sister Darlene

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Uncle Bobby, I am lost with out you. I won't here you say miss lexus Koby again or squeeze me when we hug.My heart aches but God wanted a angle to always protecct his family. I love you forever . Lex

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To The Richardson Family. The CHAVALA High Class Of 78 And I Will Certainly Miss Bobby. He Was Always Involved With Class Reunions And Other Events. My Prayer Is That The Holy Spirit Will Continue To Comfort You All During This Most Difficult Time. Rest In Peace Bobby, Until We Meet Again.

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My condolences goes to the family. SFC Richardson was a Soldier, Soldier. Rest now brother...SFC(Ret)Scott..Ms. Scott

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Sending my condolences to the Richardson family.Bobby and worked together at MCSD he was a sub driver on bus 843 .Bobby and I had lots of conversations about his love for truck driving.Rest in peace my friend. Ms.D

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Sending our condolences to the family. I had the honor of being a bridesmaid at Bobby and Lois wedding. The two of them were inseparable. Praying for the entire family. God bless and sending love! Mike and Kathy Williams

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We love and miss you Uncle Bobby 💛 Your niece Tanesha Sands

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Uncle Bobby! We love you and miss you! Love your niece Youlanda aka pumpkin💕💕❤️until we meet again!

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I love you Bobby. I know absent from the body is present with the Lord. Love your baby sister, Catha. Until we meet again.........

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My Condolences goes out to the family

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I'm so heartbroken bout this one it hit close to home this is my grandson granddaddy Rip Bobby

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I'm so heartbroken bout this one it hit close to home this is my grandson granddaddy Rip Bobby

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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