James Wade Richardson

James “Jimmy” Wade Richardson, 69, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1949 to the late James Tyson Richardson and Madreth Funderburk Richardson. James is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Lou Richardson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at New Hope Methodist Church, 3221 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 1:45pm prior to the service at the church. James is survived by his daughters, Amanda Mangaro (Nicholas), and Christie Swinney, grandchild, Katlyn Mangaro, brother, Kenneth Richardson, and sisters, Terry Richardson Simpson, and Marilyn Richardson. James was an honorable man who served his country in the United States Army for two years. He was a man who loved to hunt and would count down the days until deer season was open. James held his family and friends dear to his heart. He will be missed and forever cherished in the hearts of those who loved and cared for him. Online condolences can be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory is caring for the Richardson family, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112.