Alfonso Richardson

January 13, 2013

Alfonso Richardson, 84, of 48 West Eleventh St., died at 9:15 P.M. Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2013) in WCA Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1928 in Grand Junction, Tenn., a son of Dr. Robert W. and Symanthia Sisk Richardson. He attended school in Grand Junction, Tenn., and later served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. Retiring in 1990, Mr. Richardson had been employed as a machine operator for Marlin-Rockwell/SKF. He was a former member of the Elks Club and was a Renaissance Man. In his spare time Alfonso enjoyed fishing, and hunting, and loved his time with his grandson and family. Surviving are his wife, the former Betty Butler; a son, Willis (Dawn) Richardson of Elkridge, Md.; a grandson, Donovan Richardson of Elkridge, Md.; a sister, Lue Dobbins of San Bernadino, Calif.; two brothers: Bob (Cleola) Richardson of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. and Herbert Richardson of Compton, Calif.; and two sisters-in-law: Ruth Richardson and Margaret Richardson. He also leaves behind a host of beloved nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Horton; and by three brothers: David Steward and Mark and John Richardson. The funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday in Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home. The Rev. Annette M. Hood, The Rev. Barren Bryant, and The Rev. Leroy Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 ? 4:00 P.M. Sunday in the funeral home. To send a message to the family, visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. The family thanks Hospice Chautauqua County for the wonderful care given and the church families for their support. Memorials contributions may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, N.Y. 14750.