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Obituary For Nathaniel Richardson, Sr.

The funeral services for the late Mr. Nathaniel Richardson, Sr. of 742 Ashton Place Circle, Ashburn, Georgia, who departed this life on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 12:00 Noon from the Greater Faith Ministries in Ashburn, Georgia. The Pastor, Reverend Christine Young will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Greater Faith Church Cemetery. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipp's Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page. Mr. Nathaniel Richardson, Sr. was born on October 5, 1949 in Fargo, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest, Sr. and Mary Lee Johnson Richardson.

The family relocated to Ashburn, Georgia, where he was educated in the Turner County Public School System.

Nathaniel worked as a machine operator at the Gold Kist Peanut Company in Ashburn, Georgia. Nathaniel was definitely a homebody but when you saw him out and about, he always welcomed you with a big smile and laughter.

Nathaniel’s walk upon this earth came to an end on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Helen Edwards, Ethel Davis, Laura B. Laster, Mae Lois Richardson, Robert Richardson, Ernest Richardson, Jr., and Samuel Richardson.

Nathaniel leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Alexander Richardson of Fitzgerald Georgia, Nathaniel (Tia) Richardson, Jr. of Macon, Georgia; grandchildren, Accura, Nadia, Navy, Ana, Alexandria, Alexius, Alexander, Jr., Dajada, Alexandra, Zetta, Brandon, Traveona, Cashmeir; great grandchildren, Major, Trayson, A’rieon, Truee, Ariee, Amerykah; a sisters, Beulah Daniels of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Johnny B. Richardson; an aunt, Ethel Lee Harris of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a host of nieces nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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