1927
Oakley
2012
Oakley Richardson, Jr.
October 31, 1927 — April 1, 2012
As the sun was setting on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012, Oakley John Richardson (O.J.), left his home in Dublin, Virginia, surrounded by his family, for his eternal home in heaven. O.J. was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. He was born on October 31, 1927, to Oakley John and Mildred Richardson.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Glennis Scaggs Richardson and four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Wilson, Sandra Brunner, Kathy & Doug Bunn, and Marsha & Kenneth (Butch) Pack, all of Dublin.
His surviving grandchildren and their families are: Jared & Jessica Brunner and children, Hanna and Gary Reese of Buchanan; Stephanie Hill and son, Tyler, of Dayton, OH and Katie of Christiansburg; Kim Brunner of Louisville, KY; Brandon Bunn & children, Logan, Emily and Wyatt Oakley of Dublin; Brian & Emily Bunn and daughter, Lyla Rebecca; Kristi Pack of Radford and daughter, Kelsi of Dublin and a very dear foster grandchild, Maison Brunno of Dublin and his foster grandson, Jacob Barricks of Fort Drum, NY.
Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Larry & Margaret Richardson of Richmond, IN; Billy & Mary Jane Richardson of Riner; Mrs. Judy R. Clingenpeel of Boones Mill and Janet R. & Richard Shelburne of Christiansburg.
Special friends Bob & Sharon Priest of Christiansburg; honorary granddaughter Brooke Priest of Liberty University and Donnie & Sherry Sutphin of Dublin, VA.
O.J. was a very special Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and was an honorary grandpa to many children.
He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Burlington Industries as a truck driver for 35 years and an additional 5 years with Hedge Trucking. He was a founding member of the Grace Brethren Church in Riner and later became a member of the Highland Park Community Church in Dublin. O.J. enjoyed trains, farming, his John Deere tractors, gospel and bluegrass music, western movies, his special dog, “Bear” and most of all his grand and great-grandchildren. His love for the family showed in everything he did.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be Thursday, April 5, 2012, at 11 am at Highland Park Community Church in Dublin. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, from 5-8 pm at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
The family expresses appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Carilion NRV Medical Center, Progressive Care Unit, for the wonderful love and care extended to O.J. during his stay in the hospital. Also a heartfelt thank you to Sophia and April with Good Samaritan Hospice for their love and compassion.
Flowers are appreciated or make a memorial gift in Oakley’s honor to Highland Park Community Church, 6144 Wright Avenue, Dublin, VA 24084.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Glennis Scaggs Richardson and four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Wilson, Sandra Brunner, Kathy & Doug Bunn, and Marsha & Kenneth (Butch) Pack, all of Dublin.
His surviving grandchildren and their families are: Jared & Jessica Brunner and children, Hanna and Gary Reese of Buchanan; Stephanie Hill and son, Tyler, of Dayton, OH and Katie of Christiansburg; Kim Brunner of Louisville, KY; Brandon Bunn & children, Logan, Emily and Wyatt Oakley of Dublin; Brian & Emily Bunn and daughter, Lyla Rebecca; Kristi Pack of Radford and daughter, Kelsi of Dublin and a very dear foster grandchild, Maison Brunno of Dublin and his foster grandson, Jacob Barricks of Fort Drum, NY.
Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Larry & Margaret Richardson of Richmond, IN; Billy & Mary Jane Richardson of Riner; Mrs. Judy R. Clingenpeel of Boones Mill and Janet R. & Richard Shelburne of Christiansburg.
Special friends Bob & Sharon Priest of Christiansburg; honorary granddaughter Brooke Priest of Liberty University and Donnie & Sherry Sutphin of Dublin, VA.
O.J. was a very special Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and was an honorary grandpa to many children.
He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Burlington Industries as a truck driver for 35 years and an additional 5 years with Hedge Trucking. He was a founding member of the Grace Brethren Church in Riner and later became a member of the Highland Park Community Church in Dublin. O.J. enjoyed trains, farming, his John Deere tractors, gospel and bluegrass music, western movies, his special dog, “Bear” and most of all his grand and great-grandchildren. His love for the family showed in everything he did.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be Thursday, April 5, 2012, at 11 am at Highland Park Community Church in Dublin. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, from 5-8 pm at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
The family expresses appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Carilion NRV Medical Center, Progressive Care Unit, for the wonderful love and care extended to O.J. during his stay in the hospital. Also a heartfelt thank you to Sophia and April with Good Samaritan Hospice for their love and compassion.
Flowers are appreciated or make a memorial gift in Oakley’s honor to Highland Park Community Church, 6144 Wright Avenue, Dublin, VA 24084.
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