Edward Breece Richardson

Mr. Edward Breece Richardson, age 89 of Jefferson died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mr. Richardson was born on April 28, 1927 in Ashe County, NC to the late Jess and Carrie Eller Richardson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his wife Opal Irene Richardson; brothers Dean Richardson and Wayne Richardson; sisters Mae Steele and Ruby Roten. Mr. Richardson was a member of Sugar Tree Baptist Church. He loved to play the guitar and sing at church. He was a master craftsman and built many homes in Ashe County. He enjoyed spending time visiting with people, especially his granddaughter. Mr. Richardson served in the Marines during World War II. He enjoyed being a help to friends and neighbors.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Tim Roten. Entombment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer with military rites.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Richardson is survived by: Daughter, Sandy Long and husband Tim of Jefferson; Granddaughter, Emily Long of Jefferson; Sister, Josephine Thompson of West Jefferson; Sister-In-Law, Ruby Richardson of Warrensville; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully requests no food please. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sugar Tree Baptist Church or Ashe Services for Aging Meals on Wheels program.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Richardson's arrangements.

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