Mr. James "Jim" Earl Richardson

Mr. James Earl "Jim" Richardson age 86, of Lansing, the Big Horse Creek Community died on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his daughter's home. Mr. Richardson was born on March 21, 1929 in Ashe County to Lillard and Nellie Woods Richardson. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Danish Brooks Richardson, and grandson, Gary Barr. Mr. Richardson retired Thomasville Furniture. He enjoyed fishing, fox hunting, making molasses and farming.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will be at a later date in the Brooks Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Richardson is survived by: daughter, Cathy Russell of Lansing, son, Mike Richardson and wife Carolyn of Lansing, brother, Marvin Richardson of Newton, sister, Marylee Blackwell of Newton, four grandchildren, Mark Roper, Molly Richardson, Amanda "Mandy" Richardson, Jesse Richardson, five great-grandchildren, Landon Calhoun, Logan Roper, Alston Elliott, Maddox Williams, Beau Patton; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640.

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

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Richardson's arrangements.
James Richardson