Wendell Richardson's Obituary
Wendell Richardson of Bush, LA passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 peacefully at home with his loving wife and sister at his side. He was born on June 20, 1940 in Bogalusa, LA to Ogise and Mildred “Tootsie” (Parker) Richardson.
Wendell is survived by his beloved wife, Nemsie (Bernard) Richardson; his children Shane Richardson (Sherry) and Denise Richardson Ringer (Dale); his step-children Brian Lindsey (Sandy) and Deirdre Lindsey Hatrel (Paul); his step-grandchildren Nichole Hiley, T.J. Hatrel, Ryan Hatrel, Ben Lindsey, and Craig Lindsey; as well as his step-great-grandchildren Kenyon Hiley, Kaleb Hiley, and Kaymen Hiley. He is also survived by his sister Dianne Richardson, as well as numerous extended family members.
Wendell is preceded in death by his brother Vessy Jay Richardson and his parents.
Wendell grew up in Bush, LA and graduated from Covington High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, during which time he spent 18 months in Berlin, Germany. Wendell later served his community as a Louisiana State Trooper, with Troop L. Following his time with Troop L, he worked at State Trooper Headquarters in Baton Rouge with the Hazardous Materials Department. After retiring from Louisiana State Troopers, he worked at the Federal Court House in New Orleans. Wendell was active in his community, serving on the Board at St. Tammany Parish Hospital and with St. Tammany Planning & Zoning Commission. He was also an active member at Hebron Baptist Church and loved his church family. He also loved to travel, spend time with his family, and tend to his cows in Bush in his spare time.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Ken and Michelle Parker, Donald and Melissa Richardson, and Wendell’s church family from Hebron Baptist Church for the love and support during Wendell’s illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Hebron Baptist Church, 79614 LA-41, Bush, LA 70431, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 12:00 Noon with visitation on Wednesday at the church beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Wendell may be made to Hebron Baptist Church Building Fund. Donations may be made at ¬http://www.hbcbush.com/give.
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