Life Legacy
Joseph Nelson Richardson, 70, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. Born in Washington, NC, Joe grew up in Hampton, and graduated from Kecoughtan High School. He worked as a firefighter in Hampton and then at the Newport News Shipyard. Joe was active in AA on the Peninsula.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Suzanne Richardson Watland; brothers, Thomas Richardson and Wayne Richardson; grandchildren, Pressley Watland and Jaxon Watland; and his good friend George Nichols.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held from 3-5 pm, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Hampton Moose Lodge, 207 E. Mercury Blvd.
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Wade Butler (1968)
Remembering Joe brought about many laughs and crazy events. He and Michael Lowell taught me how to drive. It was not the best circumstances to learn, after we had drank toooo much and I was the designated driver even though I did not have a license at the time. Joe used his fathers position on many occasion to get us out of a mess. We had a lot of fun and partied every chance we could. I will remember him for the good times and cherish them. May he rest in peace.
Dr. Wade Butler, Pastor, National Chaplain