Rev. David Thomas Richardson Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Rev. David Thomas Richardson

Rev. David Thomas Richardson was born on July 28, 1954, to Esther Teal Richardson and the late James Richardson. He peacefully departed this life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence. He was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Richardson and Henry Cole. He was a 1972 graduate of Bowman Senior High School. He worked many years in the textile and hosiery mill industry. In 1993, he began working as a Housing Inspector for the Sandhills Community Action Program. He retired in 2012 after 19 years of service.

In 2015, Rev. Richardson received an Associate degree in business management; in 2017, he received a Bachelor’s degree in business administration; and in 2020, he received a Master of Business in Public Administration. He was currently in the process of completing his Doctoral degree in Business in 2023 all from Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama.

At an early age, he confessed Christ and joined Savannah A.M.E. Zion Church where he served as a junior usher and on the Trustee Board. In 1983, he was called into the Ministry. Rev. Richardson’s first appointment was Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion/Forestville A.M.E. Zion Church for 3 years. He was then appointed to Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro District, for 4 years. In September 1992, he received his appointment to Gatewood Station A.M.E. Zion Church where he served faithfully until his passing. Rev. Richardson pastored in the Wadesboro-Monroe District for 33 years. He served as the Financial Secretary for the Wadesboro-Monroe District. He also served on the Trustee Committee and Finance/Budget Committee for the Wadesboro-Monroe District.

He was a member of the Deep Creek Lodge #382, Wadesboro, NC.

He leaves to cherish his wife of 22 years, Jeanette (Sunshine) Richardson of the home. Five children, Michael (Geneva) Richardson of Charlotte, NC, Michelle Richardson of Wadesboro, NC, David (Peewee) Richardson (Sandy) of South Carolina, April Smith of Ellerbe, NC, and Ray Smith (Samantha) of Ellerbe, NC; his mother, Esther Teal Richardson of Wadesboro, NC; one brother, Edward (Carolyn) Richardson of Wadesboro, NC; nine grandchildren, Michael Bennett, Danielle (Antonia) Williams, Myasia Richardson, Enderia Richardson, Jasmine Richardson, TJ Rucker, Kameryn Rucker, Kennedy Rucker, Ray Daniel Smith, and Kadia Rucker; two great grandchildren, Ava Williams and Josiah Williams; mother-in-law, Catherine Smith of Candor, NC; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Covington of Rockingham NC and Marjorie Cole of Morven NC; one aunt, Hattie Bennett; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Two special friends, Tim Watkins of Morven, NC and Rev. Sammy L. King of Rochester, NY.

*****The Homegoing Service to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Rev. Richardson will be on SUNDAY , January 23, 2022, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery, Morven, North Carolina.

The viewing and family visitation will be on SUNDAY , January 23, 2022 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

Face Mask/Coverings are REQUIRED to be worn at all times during the viewing, visitation and services.

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From Brenda Richardson and Family

Praying for the family I remember the second week in August when me and my sisters would be there, you always call on us to sing you will be missed, my mom served under you as a Deaconess.

Praying for the Richardson Family. He will be missed but I know he is rejoicing.
Valery Pratt McCullough & Family

Jeanette, David was a great man of God and a true asset to SCAP. He was a great friend and awesome coworker. He will be missed but will forever be in our memories. We love you and will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Karen Ray-Thomas SCAP

We love you guys. Sending our love to the family and our church family. He was loved by so many. The Watkins Family

Our condolences to the Richardson Family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Janet McSween and Family.

Extending our deepest & sincerest condolences to the Richardson Family. Rev. Richardson was an honorable man of God! He will be missed in this realm of life. "Well done, thy good & faithful servant!" -The Family of the Late Monroe Harrington

To my Richardson Family we have loss a true man of God and was a strong preaching Preacher Rev David T Richardson you will greatly be missed we love you and God love you best no pain and suffering and your church family a will also miss you rest in Heaven love cousin Lydia Allen

Never heard a man preached that this man before. Another soldier that has joined God's army. My condolences to the family and his church family our prayers are with you today. Rosa Wall-Little and Family

May the memories held deep inside your heart, help to comfort you...you're in our prayers.
We are sending our deepest condolences - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bennett

Pastor, Fred Miller and the Centenary AME Zion Church's entire church's membership wants the Richardson Family/Gatewood Station Church's family to know we loved Rev. David Richardson & will miss him. Well Donel!!thy good and faithful!! Servant!! Come on home!!..(RIP) Caleb & Catherine Dumas Sturdivant

My Family and I are saddened about the passing of our Beloved Pastor Richardson. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and our church family. Pastor was a Great Man of God. His devotion to our church will be greatly missed. I will always cherish the memories of our Awesome Pastor. Sleep in Peace Pastor Richardson. Job Well Done. You Will Be Missed. Angela, Allen, Antwan, & Adrian Sturdivant

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort. Linda Bennett

Our prayers and thoughts are with with you as you go through this difficult time. Elder Larry W. Cole, Sr.

On behalf of the Kirby Thomas family we send our condolences 💐! Quennetta Kirby Thomas and Family. Rest easy. Job well done.

May you all feel the loving arms of God's embrace in the days ahead! Jana

I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jeanette. Debra Loftin

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Richardson Family at this time. Love, Bakers Quarry

To The Richardson Family... I want to extend my condolences to you and the family. Sending my deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. I'm praying God comfort you an give you strength. Bernice Maye And Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Richardson Family during this difficult time. Phyllis Dean-Fyall & Family

My thoughts and prayers are with the Richardson Family during this difficult time. Phyllis Dean-Fyall and family

It was a pleasure working in Zion with Rev. Richardson. He will be missed. My prayers and sympathy are with his immediate family and his Church Family. Betty Bennett Evans WCNCC/Concord District

Praying for t he family may God continue t o be with you..

Please accept our heartfelt condolences cousin Jeanette, Gatewood Station & others. On behalf of myself, Pastor & Walter Ellis along with the members of Forestville AME ZION Church of Lilesville,NC Rev. Richardson is now singing and preaching in the heavenly choir. 🙏🏾🕊

Reverend Richardson and I were school mates at West Deep Creek and at Bowman Senior High School. We played basketball and baseball on Deep Creek teams together. Trained as student bus drivers at the same time. I will always remember his receiving his bus license the first time due to his older brother letting him practice driving his bus. I failed the first time. When I entered the ministry one of the first people to encourage me was Reverend Richardson. He gave me a commentary on the Lord's Prayer which I still have in my library. Thanks for everything "David". "Zackie Boy" Little

So very sorry to hear of Rev Richardsons passing. A dear family to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times.May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace. DEBBIE BECK

Rev. Sherian L. Carr and the Thompson Chapel AME Zion Church family sends our deepest condolences to the family. We pray God will you keep you in His loving care.

My condolences to the Richardson Family. May the love of God comfort and keep you during your time of sorrow. Rev. Richardson was a very special young man who always helped me with me when I needed him. I will always be grateful for his kindness.

May many Blessings be with the family during this trying time. Rev. was an amazing man and no doubt he is rejoicing up in that beautiful place called Heaven. Thank you, Rev., for every encouragement, prayer and smile you gave us. - The Heilig Family.

May comfort be with his family. The Sturdivant's

May comfort be with family. The Sturdivant's

To the Richardson Family....My love and prayers are with you during this most difficult time...Minister Wanda Johnson

Sending deepest sympathy and prayers to the family for the loss of my 1972 classmate, Rev. David Thomas Richardson. May GOD be with you during this time. Ms. Hannah Spencer

May God bless the Richardson family. Calvin Bennett and family.

To Jeanette and family of Rev Richardson my deepest sympathy. God bless and know he's in a better place. Mae Conwell & Family

My Condolences to the Richardson Family! Rev. Richardson & my Dad (Rev. Harvey C Gatewood) was very close friends They both are in heaven now singing & Preaching. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Praying for comfort, strength and understanding for the Richardson family and the Gatewood Station Church family. Rest in Peace, Reverend Richardson and Rise in Glory! The Children & Grandchildren of Haze & Bessie Flowers

My deepest condolences to the family of Rev. Richardson and Gatewood Station A.M.E. Zion Church. He was a classmate and family friend. Rest In heaven.

Praying for the Richardson and the Gatewood Station A.M.E. Zion Church families. Thank you for being a willing vessel for the Lord. Rest in Heaven, Rev. Richardson.

Our prayers And condolences are with you,the family of Rev Richardson and the Gatewood Station Church Family. John T and Cornelia Liles

Rest in Paradise cousin🙏🙏🙏

The Richardson Family: My prayers to the family in the death of Rev. Richardson. I have fond memories of him and his pastoral leadership at the Forestville AME Zion Church, Lilesville, North Carolina a few years ago. May our GOD continue to bless each of you in the days to follow. Gilbert McRae Charlotte, NC

The Rev.D.T. Richardson and I goes back a long way, at a time where being a Pastor were a blessing.I never saw him leave his post even when it could have been easy to take his leave. He was always on point. It so hard to say goodbye, so I say see you later Rev.

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Rest in peace my dear friend.

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay

A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again." – Maya Angelou- With heartfelt sympathy your friend Deacon Thomas Vance McCoy and the McCoy Family

To my Richardson Cousins and Aunt Mae....I pray that God strengthens you and soothes your hearts during this time. Please know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts. Uncle David was a good and faith servant. Many hugs and prayer to you all. Love, Danielle Bittle-Jackson (Knotts Family)

We love you papa!!! Kennedy Kameryn and TJ! 🤎

Rev. Will truly be missed by the Bennett family. He always gave me encouragement through my ups and downs. Me and daddy was going to Durham one Sunday evening on 220, daddy said that look like Rev. Richardson car, daddy called him sure enough it was it him. They talked for while, at the end of their conversation Rev prayed for daddy and me. My condolences to the Richardson family.

To the Richardson Family, Trust in God because prayer is the key and faith unlocks the door for you and your family! My Pastor was a Great Man of God!! Gatewood Station A.M.E. Zion Church will forever miss such an awesome Pastor! To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! Take your rest Rev. Richardson; Thy Good and Faithful Servant!
Keetra Sturdivant & the Sturdivant Family

Our family was so saddened to hear about the passing of Rev. Richardson. We want the family to know that you all are in our prayers and to know that God will guide and keep you. May you find peace, comfort and understanding and know that God still cares! Gatewood Station A.M.E. Zion Church will miss this man of God!
Callie and Susan Little

to the richardson family we are with yous in spirit know that we are only a phone call away. as a member of Gatewood station ame zion church we thank the family for sharing rev richardson with us . well done well done thy good and faithful servant come on home. mr and mrs william wall jr