CARTER COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - John Richardson, 28 Aug 2002
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John Richardson 

John Richardson, 85, formerly of 285 Morgan Branch Road, Roan Mountain, 
died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center 
following an extended illness. 
A native of Carter County, Mr. Richardson was the son of the late 
Hillsberry and Vernie Baker Richardson. Mr. Richardson was preceded in 
death by his wife, Mrs. Geneva Buck Richardson, May 13, 1996; two sisters, 
Ruth Greene and Leotha Richardson; and two brothers, Jeff and Cephas 
Richardson.
Mr. Richardson was a member of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church, where 
he served as a deacon, former Sunday school teacher and on various 
committees. Mr. Richardson was a former member and deacon of Morgan Branch 
Free Will Baptist Church. He was a farmer and a machinist at Interstate 
Foundry, and served on the Farm Service Agency Commmittee. He was also a 
former member of the planning commission in Carter County.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Myra Richardson, 
Roan Mountain, one sister, Winnie Osborne, Johnson City, one granddaughter, 
Brooke Richardson, Middlesboro, Ky., and several niece and nephews. 
Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, 423-772-3928, is in charge of the 
arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick

RICHARDSON -- Funeral services for John Richardson, 85, formerly of 285 
Morgan Branch Road, Roan Mountain, who died Wednesday, will be conducted 
at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, 
Roan Mountain, with the Revs. John Stevens and Frank Woods officiating. 
Music will be under the direction of the Danny Cooke Family. Graveside 
service and interment will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, in the Buck 
Cemetery, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Keith Gwyn officiating. Active 
pallbearers will be Herbert Hoilman, Harold Green, Danny Miller, Chuckey 
Holden, Garry McKinney, Larry C. Buck, William Orr and Billy Buck. 
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry McKinney, Norman Miller, J.C. Richardson, 
Ronnie Miller, William Orr, Jr., Phillip Orr, Dr. Steven Cook, Dr. 
David Kemmel, Lewis Blevins, Brice Robinson, Rev. Allen Simerly, Paul 
Hicks, Michael Hagie, Leslie Roberson, Mike Smith and Arland Singleton. 
Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the 
funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. 
The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 P.M. Friday in the funeral 
home chapel or at the residence, 285 Morgan Branch Road, at any time. 
Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-
plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, 423-772-3928, is in 
charge of the arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick 


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