Beckham County, OK - Obits: George G. Richardson, 1923
Monday, 06 October 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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RICHARDSON, GEORGE G.
(21 Jun 1923, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
George G. Richardson, the son of Harvey D. and Elizabeth Richardson of
Leon, Iowa, was born October 16, 1850, in Davis County, Iowa, moving to
Decatur County at the age of two years, where he grew to manhood.
He was married to Rebecca J. Beal of Corydon, April 12, 1882.  From this
time on residing at Corydon until 1900.  Then with his family came to
Oklahoma settling on a farm near Prentiss.  Later in 1920, moving to Sayre
to spend the remainder of life.
In the year 1906 united with M. E. Church.  From that time on lived a life
of service and sacrifice in the truest and highest sense.
Passed from this earth, to his Heavenly home at the home of his son B. B.
Richardson in Sayre on the morning of May 18, 1923.  Leaving to mourn his
loss, his wife, four sons and five daughters.  One daughter preceded him
to that better home, also one sister, Ellen Biddison of Leon, Iowa, and
many other relatives and friends.  A member of the Masonic order since the
year 1880.  He was held in highest esteem by all who knew him and will be
missed in the community as many came to him for advice.
Funeral services conducted at the M. E. Church by his pastor, Rev. J. C.
Morris, May the 19.  Interment in Doxey-Sayre cemetery, conducted by the
Masonic fraternity of which he was a member.

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