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Bennett Richardson Obituary
Bennett Gordon "BG" Richardson, 86, of Pamplin, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Sunrise of Richmond Assisted Living Facility. He was the husband of Brenda Parsons Richardson.
Born in Pamplin on September 27, 1938, he was the son of the late James Everett Richardson and Hattie Baldwin Richardson. BG retired from Babcock and Wilcox and served in the Virginia National Guard. He was a lifetime member of Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department.
He was a member of Piney Ridge United Methodist Church. BG was a 63-year Mason. He began his Masonic journey with Southside Lodge #191 in Pamplin, VA. On December 31, 2015, he affiliated with Monroe Masonic Lodge #301 A.F. & A.M.
BG enjoyed farming with his brothers as well as playing golf and hunting with family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Janis R. Bunce and husband, John, and Jill R. Hrynciw and husband, Doug, all of Henrico; four grandchildren, Suzanne and Stephanie Bunce, and Allie and Noel Hrynciw; three brothers, Henry Richardson and wife, Shirley, Willie Richardson and wife, Wendy, and David Richardson and wife, Betty; four sisters, Rachel Lee and husband, Wayne, Brenda Brisentine, Shirley Cheatham and husband, Ralph, and Margaret Davis; sister-in-law, Carolyn Richardson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Thomas Richardson.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Piney Ridge United Methodist Church with Pastor Eric Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 1099, Pamplin, VA. 23958 or Piney Ridge United Methodist Church Building Fund c/o Mary Tolley, 1043 Little Cub Rd, Pamplin, VA. 23958.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.
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Pat Rice
January 12, 2025
Love to you all.
Darnella Brown
December 16, 2024
Dear Brenda..May God bless you and your family in this time of loss and sorrow...Sincerest sympathy to you all.
Wenda Tomlin
December 12, 2024
Brenda, Janis, and Jill. I am so very sorry for the loss of BG. He has left behind fond memories and his love for each of you. Prayers and hugs.
Tony and Gloria Mann
December 11, 2024
Brenda, so very sorry to hear about BG. I’ve known him and all his family for pretty much most of my life. Another part of the early years of Pamplin. Always a good example for me and others. Been a hard year for all the family.
God bless you all
Dillard & Margie Franklin
December 10, 2024
So sorry for your loss however you know he is not suffering now. I’m sure you will all miss him as well as all of his friends. May God comfort you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
General Mayberry
December 10, 2024
Sorry for your loss Shirley, deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Louise R. Roach
December 10, 2024
I am sorry to hear about BG. My love and sympathy to all the family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Louise
Tammy Burroughs Hindle
December 10, 2024
Janis and family, our family extends our love and condolences for the loss of your father.
Patricia Harden
December 10, 2024
Brenda and family so sorry for your loss of BG, he was a kind and full of life gentleman. Prayers for comfort.
Roberta Dunlap
December 9, 2024
Shirley Cheatham,
So sorry to heard about BG. You and your family will be in our prayers. Love you.
Love,
Robbie & Scott
Winfred Nash
December 9, 2024
I have known B.G. for at least 40 years and always found B.G. to be Virginia Gentleman!! B.G. was a Great employee of BWXT. Undertook his work assignments very seriously and performed them to the ultimate Quality Level. B.G. work ethic was superb.
Outside of work, B.G. was very refreshing to converse with on life in General. I have some very fond memories of working with B.G. B.G. was a person one could look up to admire and respect.
MARK FEARS
December 9, 2024
PRAYERS...A GREAT GUY.
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