Jerry Grafton Richardson's Obituary
Jerry Grafton Richardson, 77, of Longview, TX, passed away on 1/8/2024 after a 3-year battle with cancer.
Jerry was born on September 2, 1947, to Grafton and Helen Richardson in Vivian, LA. After graduating in 1965 North Caddo High School in Vivian, LA, Jerry attended Louisiana Tech University, pursuing a degree in Accounting and graduating in 1970. While attending college, he joined Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Psi, Delta Sigma Pi fraternities. Jerry also served in the Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974.
Jerry went to work for a national accounting firm right after college in Shreveport, LA. In 1975, Jerry decided to move to Longview, TX to join a private practice as a partner where he specialized in Medicare, Hospitals, and Long-Term Care facilities.
Jerry dedicated his life to serving the Lord. He is a member of The Church of Lake Cherokee. Throughout his life, Jerry taught Adult Sunday School classes, served as President of Longview Community Ministries, Charter Member of boards FCA and Youth for Christ, and was a Chaplain. Jerry was always ready to share his testimony.
In 1962, Jerry met the love of his life, Patricia Bass, at North Caddo High School. Jerry and Patricia went on to have 2 children, Jerry Patrick Richardson and Matthew Ryan Richardson.
Jerry enjoyed his retirement by watching his family grow. He was known by the Grandkids as “Big Daddy.” Not only was he BIG in stature but had the BIGGEST heart. He and Patrica enjoyed attending all of the grandkids’ sporting events, dance recitals, and graduations. His greatest enjoyment was sitting on the patio with Patricia talking about anything and everything.
Jerry is survived by Patricia Richardson, his children JP (Lisa) Richardson of Lake Cherokee, Matthew (Leigh) Richardson of The Colony, and his grandchildren; Landon, Emma, Jackson, Ella, and Elin.
Visitation will be held at The Lake Cherokee Club (NP-2) on January 25th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Special thanks to The Hospice of East Texas for the extraordinary and compassionate care provided to our Big Daddy in his final days.
In lieu of floral offerings, the family would cherish a donation in Jerry's name to the charity of your choice.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online a www.raderfh.com.
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