Omajean "Gene" Richardson's Obituary
Omajean “Gene” Richardson
Omajean Richardson, 83, of Longview peacefully went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday August 6, 2014 in Longview surrounded by his loving family. A private memorial services will be held at a later date by the family. Cremation arrangements where provided by LeRoy Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
Omajean “Gene” Richardson was born on December 16, 1929 in DeQueen Arkansas to Joe Everett Richardson and Lois Faye (Munn) Richardson. Gene lived in the DeQueen area most his life attending school there before entering the US Army in 1945 serving in the Korean War as a tank operator. After returning home Gene worked for Piggly Wiggly in DeQueen. He married the love of his life Blanche Iona Lovell on July 27, 1951 in DeQueen, Arkansas. In 1952 the family moved to El Centro, California before moving back to DeQueen then eventually settling in Longview, Texas. There he and Iona opened up Save Way Grocery store later renaming it in the 80’s to Gene’s Grocery store before finally retiring in 2009. Gene loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He enjoyed playing dominoes, watching football and playing cards.
Gene was preceded in death by his brother, James Vernon Richardson; and parents, Everett and Lois Richardson. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Iona Richardson of the home; daughters, Charlotte Miller and her husband James Miller, and Sue Richardson of Longview; grandchildren, Tracy Miller of Longview, Mark Miller of Duncan, Oklahoma, Hailey Miller of Longview; a sister, Linnie Burris of Longview; and five great grandchildren, Brooke Works, Jaymz Austin Miller, Riley Kerr, Matthew Works, and Taylor Elizabeth Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart’sWay Hospice, P.O. Box 5608, Longview, TX 75608.
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