Franklin Delano Richardson, Jr., was born December 7, 1956 in Columbia, he was a son of the late Franklin Delano Richardson, Sr. and Beulah Allen Richardson.

Franklin Delano Richardson, Jr., 55, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He enjoyed reading, country music, his family and animals.

He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Charles S. Richardson of Marietta, Ga.

Surviving are his sisters, Patricia R. Raines (William) of Blythewood and Barbara R. Morris (James “Butch”) of Hanahan; sister-in-law, Lori Richardson of Marietta, Ga.; aunt, Sarah Mattox of Blythewood; nephews, William O. Raines Jr. and Stephen Evans Jr.; nieces, P. LeAnne Joyner, Tonya Doniphan, and Abigail Richardson; and 4 great nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to PETS Inc, 300 Orchard Dr, West Columbia S.C. 29169.

Graveside service was held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Centerville Cemetery, Ridgeway. The family will receive family and friends Saturday 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.

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