James G. Richardson, 89, of Kopperston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 2, 1933 in Crany, WV a son of the late Ira Joe Richardson and the late Virginia Cozart Kennedy. James was a faithful member of Toneda Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Trustee Committee and an Usher. He was United States Army Veteran and a member of UMWA for 43 years with Eastern Coal. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. 

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his step father Ken Kennedy a sister Faye Justice and two brothers Joe Richardson and Jack Richardson. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Charlotte Walker Richardson sons David Richardson and wife Susan and Michael Richardson and wife Frances a brother John Kennedy of FL a niece Sharon Kees of FL and a host of other loving family and friends. 

Funeral service will be held at 6 pm on Friday, March 18th at the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV with Pastor Scottie Lusk officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV at 11 am on Saturday, March 19th. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service on Friday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Pallbearers will be family and friends. 

The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.