William Meyers Richardson

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Celebrating the life of
William Meyers RichardsonAugust 15, 1940 - April 03, 2014

Savannah- William Meyers Richardson Bill, 73, entered into the Presence of His Savior Thursday, April 3, 2014.
He was born in Savannah, GA on August 15, 1940 to Clinton B. Richardson Red and Ruby Meyers Richardson. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah.
Bill graduated from Commercial High School and attended what was then Armstrong College. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and retired from the US Postal Service where he served as Supervisor of the Wilmington Island Branch. There was nothing Bill loved more than spending time with his family. He delighted in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to have his family around the kitchen table, laughing, telling jokes and "pigeonholing that topic till another day". He loved trains and traveling. As a history buff, Bill and Andrea visited many Civil War battlefields. Bill was full of mischief and loved practical jokes. He loved to say "I only pick on you because I like you".
Bill was an avid golfer and loved to be on the golf course in cool weather. He and Andrea loved their yearly golf trips with Danny and Malinda, Roy and Joyce, and Rob and Hilda. Bill and Andrea recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary where they were surrounded by their family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving is his wife, Andrea McElveen Richardson; his son, William Meyers Richardson, II Kathleen Vassar Richardson; daughters, Kathleen Richardson Shores Kevin Matthew Shores and Rebecca Richardson Salamankas John Salamankas; grandchildren, Kathleen Richardson McAlhaney Cory, William Meyers Richardson, III fiancé, Marlynn Mixson, Anna Colleen Richardson, Aaron Matthew Shores Lucy, Christina Marie Shores and Derek Matthew Shores, Patrick Joseph Salamankas, II and Jack William Salamankas; great-grandchildren, Maddie Thomas, Logan Thomas, Karmin Shores, and Aaron Shores, II; sister, Maryann Gillespie and brother, Clinton Bradford Richardson Danny and wife Malinda; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and his beloved poodle Louis.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with a funeral service immediately following. Officiating will be Moses Toole of Centerpoint Community Church. Burial will be private.
Remembrances may be made to BBN Radio, POB 7300, Charlotte, NC 28241, www.bbnradio.org or Wounded Warrior Project, POB 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675 www.woundedwarrior.org.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time.

- Brenda Hankey Schaible, Trinidad, CO

My dear Andrea, we are so sorry to hear about Bill. We just found out today. May the love and memories you hold in your heart always sustain you and your family and bring you comfort. We have just great memories of you and BIll at Line Dancing as teachers. Love Sandy Orvin Sikes and Ed Sikes.

- Sandy Orvin Sikes, savannah, GA

Thinking about you and your family. Patricia and Bob

- Patricia Odum Hereford, Waycross, GA

Andrea & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I always had a lot of respect for Bill. It was a pleasure working for & with him. May God Be with you in this time of grief.

- Steve Todd, Guyton, GA

Andrea, Sarah and I were so saddened to hear about Bill. He was a good boss at the post office. He was a great friend. I too enjoyed playing golf with Bill, Danny, Roy, and Rob. I guess Bill liked us because he always picked on us. We will always remember with much delight the golf trip to Disney with you,Bill, Danny, and Malinda. Our heartfelt prayers to you and the whole family

- Sarah & Larry White, Monroe, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Bill was one of the nicest people that I ever worked with at the Post Office.

- Jim Lynes, Richmond Hill, GA

Andrea and children We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara, Mark, Rebecca, and Russell Dye

- Barbara odum dye, Forsyth, GA

andrea and rebecca I am so sorry for the loss of bill. he was the nicest gentlemen he was a true gentleman. you have my deepest sympathey . please know I am thinking of yall.

- donna sharpe, savannah, GA

i'm so sorry for your loss! you will all be in my prayers Kathleen! Big hugs and love your way honey! xoxo

- julie rea, sheridan, OR

Dear Andrea and family, we are so very sorry we cannot be with you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Anne and Steve.

- Steve & Anne Parr, Park Forest, IL

Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was truly your soul mate and God blessed you with many years together. Thinking of you and the children at this time.

- Fae Kameron, Savannah, GA