Samuel Richardson Obituary

I wish you all of Life's Blessings as you rejoice for Grandfather Samuel Richardson's Homecoming back to the Lord of the World!

Good morning. My name is Reggie Young and I'm one of Richard's grandsons. We're here, not only to mourn the loss of a very generous man, but to celebrate his life and remember Samuel Richardson. We affectionately called him Richard.

Richard was one of the first positive male role models I remember in my life. He could be very stern and strict when he had to be and other times he was like a teddy bear. I've always known Richard to be a very hard working man who was extremely dedicated to his family. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for any of us. One of the things I admired most about Richard was his selflessness. He and my grandmother, Vivian, sacrificed a lot to always be there for all of us; my mother, Julia, her sister, Kathy, myself, and my brothers, Sean and Brian; my cousins, Wendy, Michelle, Nicky, Tamara, Darius, Dominic, and AJ. We are all so grateful and fortunate for the love and support we received throughout the years.

From the time I was born until I was a teenager, I probably spent a fourth of my life with Richard and Grandmother in Colorado Springs. Richard was like a father to me. He took me fishing for the first time, got me my first dog, my first real motorcycle, took us camping, to the YMCA, basketball games, football games, bating cages, bowling league,
tours of the Air Force Academy, it was endless. I don't know if we were keeping them going or if they were keeping us going, but we were always busy.

I have so many great memories of the times I spent with Richard and my grandmother, I could talk for hours. Instead, let me leave you with one of my favorite memories of Richard. Growing up I lived in Colorado at various times. When I was eleven years old I lived with Richard and Grandmother in Colorado Springs for a straight year. I had a group of neighborhood friends I had known since nursery school. That summer we all had 10 speed bicycles that was the big thing. Then, my friends graduated to motorcycles. They would all get together every other week and ride off to the hills and leave me behind on my bicycle. I talked to Rich about getting a bike and the answer was, "No. Too expensive, too dangerous, don't need to get everything your friends get. NO"! Then, he discovered his co-worker named Sanchez had a used bike he could give him a good deal on. So we went to look at this motorcycle and Richard decided to buy it. It wasn't brand new, and it wasn't in the best of condition, but I thought it was the greatest thing in the world that Richard would buy this for me. My friends laughed when they saw the bike but the next time they got together to go riding in the hills, I rode with them. I loved riding that motorcycle. However, every time I went for a ride, it would break down. And every time it broke down, Richard would come pick me up, haul it back to the house, and try to fix it. That's the type of person Richard was. He would do anything to help anybody. Especially his grandkids, and great grandkids. He's done so much for all of us. His influence and work ethic helped mold us into the people we are today.

Richard, we love you, and we were blessed to have you. We're going to miss you a lot. An angel has truly gone home.

Thank you, REGGIE YOUNG.

I am going to make this as short as possible.
My Grandfather was the only father I have ever known. He has taken care of me my whole life. I used to tell him
"Grandaddy, you are going to live to see my chilren have children." He used to say "Oh Tamara, dont be rediculous!!!" I really loved and will always love my grandaddy.He passed away the day after my daughter was born. I am sad that he didnt get the chance to see her but I know he is in heaven smiling down on all of his friends and family. I am sad and greiving everyday. It has not quite processed in my head that he is gone. I catch myself calling him and asking myself why has he not called me. I cry everyday. I know he would not want to to weep over him but it is hard not to. I just wanted to say I love you grandaddy and I will always love you!!!

Tamara Camille Goodman

Our prayers go out to your family during the loss of your loved. Knowing that Mr. Sam died in the Lord is a blessing and I know that God is a comforter to the comfortless and our peace.

To
the family, we here at the Farmers Ins office of Skip D'Alessio in Colo
Spgs are so sorry to hear of Mr Richardsons passing, he was and will
always be one of our favorie clients, for 17 yrs, Take care.
Skip.Terri.Tony, and Erin D'Alessio

Dear family, We will all remember the kind and considerate things he has done for all of us at one time or another. He always meant well. Sincerely



Kathy

Heartfelt sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow.We are touch with love in our heart.May God Bless you.A cousin in christ,The Bright family.

Dear Wendy and Family,



I didn't personally know "Richard" but through you I feel I got to know him. As a product of his influence and his guidance along with "Grand Mother" you are truly a shining star... I've learned to love you and in so doing-to love your family as well. Your family means much to you. Family is assigned to us by the Creator and I applaud you for your love and concern with family.



My deepest sympathy to you, and to Michelle and Nicky and Tamara and Darius.



Be strong and continue to emulate the great qualities of Richard and "Grand Mother."



Submitted in solace and in love

To Wendy, Michelle and Kathy

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you be comforted by fond memories of your father and grandfather.

To the family of Samuel Richardson,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.



Shirlee and Sidney Darden

Our thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow.

Our thoughts are with you

To the Richardson family and friends our prayers & heart go out to you at this time of sorrow. Richard will be missed by us and many people around the world who he touched.

DADDY RICH

That's what my cousins and I used to call him. Not meaning rich in wealth but in every other facet of life.I have known him for all of my forty years of life. I know I can't give him his do praise in a couple of paragraphs but I'll try. This man was model citizen. He was pollite,generous and kind. A very humble and noble man. A very focused individual. You never heard him say things like, "I can't stand that person or I don't like so and so.He was quick to turn the other cheek. This enabled him to go through life with little or no confrontation. He jions a great list of relatives as Scholars who helped teach our family great wisdom,self resect and respect for others! My cousins and I would love to thank him for exposing us to the great outdoors ,taking us to all the beautiful places in Colorado. Such as Pikes Peak,Cave of The Winds ,Seven Falls , Garden Of The Gods , it was Nikki,Michelle ,Wendy ,Brian,Reggieand Sean. His caring ways rubbed off on each one of us in it's on way. His pressence in our family is a perfect example for my brothers and I to follow as a guideline on how to treat each others kids and how to help raise them to be productive citizens . His legacy in our family will be greatly missed ! He did all he could to help each one of us up until the very end .I can still hear him saying " Good God ALMIGHTY you kids have grown..I am happy for him to finally be reunited with his beloved wife Vivian Richardson our Grandmother .Boy Rich over the years we have had lots of fun I must say job well done !! Love Sean,Valarie,Kaylyn,Trinity Young and Nikki,Michelle,Wendy,Brian and Reggie and their kids. Stay focused,walk straight, WALK PROUD ! lIKE I SAID BE YOURSELF. SEAN...

Daddy Rich, that's what me and my cousins called him.Not meaning rich in wealth ,but every other facet of Life. I have known Rich for all of my 40 years of Life . He has shown me a great deal of wisdom .How to be caring . How to work hard . How to never complain. He was passionate about his work ,becoming a great Chef . Not only in his job as a Chef in the Airforce but at home as well. He joins a Great list of realatives as Scholars who taught us as a family great wisdom ,self respect and respect for others .I am happy for him , he can rest in peace with our grandmother Vivian Richardson We LOVE YOU BOTH !!! Love Sean ,Valarie,Kaylyn,and Trinity Young.. Las Vegas Nv.

I only recently met Uncle Sam when he returned to Charleston, but in that short time that I really got to know him, he had an impact on me.





He was truly a God fearing man who loved the Lord and showed us all by

more than words, but by example and action.





He is a shining example of what is sorely lacking in today's world: A real man with real guts, real conviction, and a real love of the Almighty. He was a man much like his own father who stood by his family and worked hard without asking anything in return.





A man unafraid to be a man but humble enough to call on God and thank Him in good and bad times. He served his country, cared for his family, and displayed an independent streak that we all loved and admired.





Whenever I would come home, I'd often sit next to him in church and he'd tell me stories about his life, his times, and his travels. He had done so much, yet was so humble about it all. Thomas Campbell once said that "to live in hearts we leave behind/Is not to die."



So long as we live and follow Uncle Sam's example and treat and love one another as a family should, Uncle Sam, his wife, his brothers, a sister, and his parents will continue to live on in each of us.





While living on in each of us, we

can rejoice in knowing that beyond the veil that shrouds this life from

the next, Uncle Sam has walked his last beaten path, carried his last

rugged cross, and joined those we loved in Heaven.





I think if Uncle Sam were with us right now, he'd ask us to look into our hearts, love each other, repent our sins, and embrace the loving mercy of the Almighty so that we too can all join him up yonder.





God bless you Uncle Sam and thank you for what you did for us. He will be greatly missed by our family and by those who knew him.

UNCLE, You will surely be remember and miss by families.

To Richardson family

sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you all. From the employees that helped take care of him in MUSC

To my family, death is but a transition into Heaven, for there is only one way to get there. Uncle Sam, you will be missed by all who knew and loved you. See you in Heaven!

Well, Unc you will be truly missed... I am sorry my two will never be able to meet you... but I know where ever you are...you are in charge of and preparing a feast with the rest of our beloved...



with much aloha,

Miche, Eric, Eric, and Zaria