Nathaniel Richardson Jr. 1949-2023
TWINSBURG — Mr. Nathaniel Richardson Jr., 73, formerly of Girard, fought a good fight and won the battle as he transitioned to eternal rest, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Richardson was born Aug. 28, 1949, in Shaw, Miss., a son of Benjamin and Ira Sanders Richardson.
He was a graduate of Girard High School and had been employed with General Motors Corp. in Lordstown. Nathaniel also was the owner / operator of Nate Richardson’s Construction in Girard.
Nate was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Girard and a former member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and benevolent treasurer.
He enjoyed sports, especially the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Cowboys, found joy in playing social cards with friends and had a passion for mentoring young people about construction.
He leaves to mourn his passing but to celebrate his life and legacy, his stepdaughter, Kim Porch of Niles; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; five siblings, Ruth Sanders of Chicago, Mary A. Richardson of Girard, Loree Richardson of McDonald, Lillie (John III) Williams of Twinsburg and Anthony (Trenna) Richardson of Millington, Tenn.; and a host of family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Cynthia Mason, who passed away March 14, 2010; his stepson, Clyde Porch; and siblings, Earlene Richardson and Benjamin Richardson III.
Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Friendship Baptist Church, 111 Water St., Girard. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Guests are asked to wear masks.
Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.
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