Smyth County, Virginia, Obituaries:  Arlis E. Richardson

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Bristol Herald Courier
Tuesday, December 3, 2002

Arlis E. Richardson
    MARION -- Arlis Eugene Richardson, 70, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, in
Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. He was the son of the late E.G.
"Bill" and Ruby Vernon Richardson. Arlis had a successful managerial career at
Brunswick Corporation for 23 years. In 1974, he became the proprietor of
Richardson's Jewelry in Marion for nearly 25 years. He accomplished this
despite not receiving a formal college education through talent, hard work and
life experiences. However, Arlis understood the improtance of college, as
evidenced by his support in the educational accomplishments of his children
and grandchildren. He served his community in a quiet manner, as a Little
League coach, business leader, loving husband, wonderful father and
"cheerleader" for those in need of words of encouragement and support. His
zest, joy and humor in life improved the quality of many individual lives. He
will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends, but especially his
best friend, his son, Jeff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by two sons, Timothy and Ronnie Richardson; and a sister, Edwina Duncan.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Troxell Richardson of Marion; one
daughter and son-in-law, Monnie and Tony Powers of Marion; one son and
daughter-in-law, Jeff and Lynn Richardson of Marion; three grandsons, Trent
Richardson of Fairfax, Va., and Jordan and Joseph Powers of Marion; his
sister, Lynda Hill of Knoxville; and one brother, Buford Richardson of
Chillicothe, Ohio. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at 8 p.m.
at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Gene Little and Rev. Neville Mozingo
officiating. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tueday evening from 6 until 8 p.m.
at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers will be appreciated; however, those wishing to
donate in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Smyth County
Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 92, Marion,VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral
Service is serving the Richardson Family.