Kenneth Richardson

Mr. William Kenneth Richardson, 99, of Hot Springs, AR., passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at his home. He was born to William Henry and Sarah Ellen (Henderson) Richardson on November 24, 1915. His parents and three siblings Eugene Richardson, Leslie Richardson and Gertie Canterbury preceded him in death. On September 16, 1939 he wed Mary Ella Mabry, a marriage that produced three children and lasted until her death in 2003. He is survived by son Kenneth Dale (Jai) Richardson of Thailand, daughter Sharon Kay (Stan) Ramey of Malvern, AR., daughter Karen Mabry (Richard) Gambel of Little Rock, AR.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a special friend, Myrtle Qualls of Hot Springs, AR.

Mr. Richardson was a farmer in Clay County, Arkansas for many years, retiring to Hot Springs in 1997. He was also a United States Army Veteran of World War II, seeing combat infantry action in the Po Valley and Apennine Campaigns of Italy. He won two bronze stars. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist church near Corning, Arkansas for many years, he became a member and deacon at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church at Hot Springs in later years.

A quiet, shy man Mr. Richardson never sought attention, but was always generous with his time and money to his church, many charities and anyone he thought he might help.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Carl Thomason officiating. Burial will follow the services at Richwoods Cemetery in Corning. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 12:00 PM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Richwoods Cemetery Association, 561 CR 131, Corning, AR 72422

Submitted by family.

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