Home Going Service 
FOR 
Mr. Lewis Richardson 
Tuesday, August 11,1987 
* 3:M?riVI. 
First African Baptist Church 
CLAXTON, GEORGiA 
REV. JAMES CANTY - PASTOR PRESiOiNG 
REV. R. A. LAWRENCE - OFFiCiATING 
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME 
iN CHARGE 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
INTERMENT - HAGAN CEMETERY 
OBITUARY 
Mr. Lewis Richardson was born in Liberty County, 
September 18, 1902. Parents: Father, Ezekel Richardson, 
Mother, Floranse Turner. He departed this life August 5, 
1987 at home. Realizing that he needed a place to worship, 
he united with the First A. B. Church, Claxton, Georgia. 
He was united in Matrimony to the late Mrs. Edna Reeves 
Richardson, to this union three children was born, one 
preceded him in death. He was later united in matrimony 
to Mrs. Zodell McCrae Richardson, who also preceded him 
in death, to this union four children was born. 
He leaves to mourn his passing one Son Willie Lewis 
Richardson, Kansas City, Mo.; five daughters, Mrs. Alma 
Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Clementine Lovett, Hagan, 
Georgia; Mrs. Cleatis Roberts, Ft. Pierce, Florida: Mrs. 
Glenda Logan, Kalkar, Germany: Miss Janet Richardson, 
Claxton, Georgia: 1 daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara J. 
Richardson; 3 sons-in-law, Mr. Roger Lovette, Hagan, 
Georgia, Mr. Jessie Roberts, Ft. Pierce, Florida, Mr. Mark 
Anthony Logan, Kalkar, Germany; four sisters, Mrs. Ella 
Scott, Ludowici, Georgia, Mrs. Carnell Smith, Glennville, 
Georgia, Mrs. Juanita Anthony, Memphis, Tennessee, 
Mrs. Wiilie Mae Johnson, New York; four brothers, Henry 
Richardson, Glennville, Georgia, Clinton Richardson, 
Ludowici, Georgia, Charlie Richardson, Hinesville, Geor- 
gia, James Hanna, Savannah, Georgia; Six sisters-in-law, 
Mrs. Eddie C. Williams, Claxton, Georgia, Mrs. Louise 
Richardson, Ludowici, Georgia, Mrs. Evelyn Richardson, 
Hinesville, Georgia, Mrs. Josephine Hanna, Savannah, 
Georgia, Mrs. Mary Lou Richardson, Jesup, Georgia, Mrs. 
Flossie Richardson, Kayro, Georgia; brother-in-law, Mr. 
Zenith Smith, Glennville, Georgia: twenty grandchildren, 
six great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and 
friends. 
On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead 
in Christ shall rise, and the Glory of his resurrection share. 
When his chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond 
the skies and the RolMs called up yonder. Ill be there. 
Children labor for the master from the dawn till 
setting sun and talk about his wonderous love and care. 
Then when all of life is over and your work on earth is 
done and the Roll is called up yoner you will be there. 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
Rev. James Canty  Presiding 
Processional 
Hymn ...............What A Friend We Have In Jesus 
Scripture..........................Rev. James Benjamin 
Prayer 
Remarks 
As A Neighbor.................Minister Otha Brewton 
As I Knew Him.....................Bro. C. L. Bailey 
A Church Worker...............Dea. Arbertee Harris 
Solo...............................Ms. Sandra Mincey 
Acknowledgements.......................Sis. Louise Littles 
Song ............................................Choir 
Eulogy.............................Rev. R. A. Lawrence 
Viewing 
Recessional 
PALL BEARERS 
Robert Edwards 
Antwain McBride 
David Richardson 
Rowland Lane 
Darrel Richardson 
Fred Moody 
FLOWER BEARERS 
Ushers 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
The family wish to thank the many friends for all of 
the acts of kindness shown them during their sorrow may 
God bless all of you is their prayer.