Larry Darnell Richardson, Sr.

Obituary For Larry Darnell Richardson, Sr.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2022, a faithful father, grandfather, godfather, uncle, cousin and friend was summoned by his Heavenly Father, after his work here on earth was complete.

Larry Richardson was born on January 11, 1955 in Fort Pierce, FL to the late Lillie Mae Gamble and was raised by his loving grandmother and grandfather, Henrietta and Levi Richardson whom he loved and cherished dearly. As a child he regularly attended church with his grandmother - under the leadership of Rev. Charlie C. Byrd (whom he fondly admired and respected). He was taught by his grandfather the skills of repairing ‘small engines’.

Larry had a ‘special brotherhood’ during his early childhood and throughout his adult years with four cousins and a friend – Harvey Richardson Jr, Levi Richardson, Adrian Richardson, Aaron Richardson Jr., deceased and Ray Isaac, deceased.

Larry graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School and later enter the U S Army. After his Military Career he returned to Ft. Pierce and was employed with St. Lucie Council on Aging as a driver. Larry blessed many aging citizens with his smile, kindness and visits, and enjoyed his employment until his retirement.

Larry met the love of his life and married his soulmate, Cynthia Hines Richardson. They were blessed with many wonderful years together and to this union were seven children. Larry and Cynthia loved and enjoyed all of their children, grandchildren and godchildren dearly. Larry enjoyed sitting by the water, spending much of his time tending to his grandchildren, working on cars, lawn movers and other moving objects. Larry has been a blessing throughout his community from having encouraging words, a listening ear, a lifting and helping hand and repairing cars. During his life, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia Hines Richardson, father and mother-in-law Walter and Rosetta Johnson, Jr., brother-in-law Walter Johnson III, grandparents Levi and Henrietta Richardson, mother Lillie Mae Richardson Gamble, sisters Jacqueline Anthony, Patricia Kelly, Stella Kirk, Donna Kirk, Carolyn Starks, brother-in-law Jessie Anthony, aunts and uncles Leola and Harvey Richardson Sr., and Thelma and Aaron Richardson Sr.

Left to cherish Larry’s memory are His Children: Sonya (William) Rush of Indianapolis, IN; Ligeia Crosdale of Fort Pierce; Kenya Richardson of Fort Pierce; Larry Richardson, Jr. of Fort Pierce; Shareka (Earnest,lll) Scott of Fort Pierce; Walter Johnson IV of Fort Pierce; and Walshonda Johnson of Fort Pierce. His Grandchildren: Ta’Keyah Rowe, Julnecia Thomas, A’Kaysha Richardson, A’treyanna Moore, Unique Avery, Clishara Moore, Da’Shawn and De’Jun West, Da’Vaughn Johnson, William and Walter Rush, De’Marian, Skylar, Zion and Dakota Johnson, Kiyommi, Henry and Chance Mathis, Mariah, Shaunee, Ivy, Earnest and Legend Scott, Quintarius and Zyah Briggs. His Great-granddaughter: Amina Shaw His Great-grandson:Kameron Surrin. God-Children: Caprenia Washington, Marlin and Marquell Carswell, Markeia Smith, His Brother: Antonio Mosely His Nieces and Nephews: Zeobia Richardson, Bernadine Starks, Lillian Griffin, Alexis Williams, Antron Starks, Izell Kirk, Javaris (Shawanda) Kirk, Jarvis (Shaniqua) Anthony, Joshua Anthony and Nathan Kelly His Sisters and Brother-in-Laws: Leroy Williams, Faye (Tommie) McCarthy, Brenda (Tyrone) Glenn, Willie Hines, Charles Udell, and Shun (Monica) Brown. Special friends: Frank Spears, La Fae Bacon and Letitia Rolle Sapp. Also left to cherish his memory is a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, sorrowing family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Public visitation for Larry Richardson, Sr. will take place on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Greater New Bethel in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Greater New Bethel Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 11:30am. Burial will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

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Visitation/Service Location: Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 305 North 8th Street Fort Pierce, FL