Bobby Joe Richardson

Bobby Joe Richardson, 79, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. Bob was born in Friendship, TN on October 17, 1938 to the late Broadus and Lucille Richardson. He was a resident of the Ringgold area for 45 years and was very involved in the Boynton Community. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. He was self-employed and was the owner of B&B Agency. His enjoyments earlier in life included deep sea fishing, golfing, and hunting. He was a serviceman of the United States Army, sharpshooter qualified. More recently, Bob spent most of his time babysitting his grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Aaron and Harry Lee Richardson; daughter in law, Rhonda Richardson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret Richardson; sons, Bryan (Cindi) Richardson of Cleveland, and Joe Richardson of Ringgold; sister in law, Dina Richardson of Johnson City; brothers, Charles Richardson of Friendship, and Rollen Richardson of Memphis; special brother in law, Ted Lewelling of Knoxville; grandchildren, Josh, Jake, and Jordan Richardson, David Hamill, and Tiffany Gann; great-grandchildren, Devan, Kade, Meleigh, Jace, Charleigh, and Kailyn; and several nieces, nephews, brother in laws, and sister in laws.

Funeral services will be 7 PM Tuesday, August 28 at the Heritage Chapel with Chaplain Pat Davis officiating. A private interment will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

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A special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga, South

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

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