Beckham County, OK - Obits: Thomas James Richardson, 1929
Friday, 03 October 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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RICHARDSON, THOMAS JAMES
(2 May 1929, Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
The schythe (sic) of the reaper has struck Erick and has taken away from
us, Thomas J. Richardson.  Was born in Warren County, Mississippi,
February 3rd, 1849.  He was married to Josephine Cole at Lindon, Texas,
July the 7th, 1870.  To this union six children were born, four boys and
two girls.
He united with the Baptist church in 1889.
He departed from this life April 27th, 1929, at the age of 80 years, 2
months and 24 days.
His wife, one son and two daughters preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his departure:  three sons, namely: H. S. Richardson of
Duncan, Oklahoma; J. A. Richardson and I. R. Richardson of Erick,
Oklahoma.
He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
T. J. Richardson was well known in this vicinity and held the respect and
love of all who knew him.  He always had a pleasant word for everybody,
even after the first stroke of paralysis, which occured sometime ago, and
after he was able to get out he met his friends in the same spirit as of
old.  We will miss him indeed and our loss cannot be measured by words.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist Tabernacle, Sunday, April
28th, at 3 p.m., and the remains were laid to rest in the Erick Cemetery;
Rev. Harry W. Davis, officiating.  The pallbearers were:  W. O. Hood, H.
C. Garrett, Taylor Carmichael, J. E. Roberts, J. T. Bell, and C. C.
Flanagan.  D. G. Fatheree in charge.
Those attending the funeral of J. T. Richardson from out of town were: 
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Teague of Enid, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Reeves of Oklahoma
City, Mrs. L. O. Teague of Sulphur, Miss Bell Teague of Britton, Mr. and
Mrs. T. B. McGuire of Hollis, Mrs. Frank Graham of Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. D.
M. Golden of Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Wiser of Elk City and Mr. and Mrs.
W. B. Smith of Elk City.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Miller and son of Altus attended the funeral of Mrs.
Miller's grandfather, J. T. (sic) Richardson, Sunday.
(4 May 1929, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
Funeral Services Held For Aged Man
Funeral services were held recently at Erick for Thomas J. Richardson who
died at the age of 80.  Burial was in the Erick cemetery.  Richardson was
well known in Erick.
He is survived by three sons, H. S. Richardson, Duncan; J. A. Richardson
and I. R. Richardson of Erick.

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