Funeral services for John Lawrence Richardson, 54, of Kountze will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Kountze. Interment will follow in Old Hardin Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the church.
John passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at his home in Kountze after a courageous battle with cancer.
John was a native of Silsbee and lifelong resident of Kountze. John was owner of D & J Heavy Equipment Company and operated the Hardin County Landfill for 25 years. John served two combat tours in Vietnam with the US Army.
John was preceded in death by his father, D. W. Richardson.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Sharon Hargraves Richardson of Kountze; daughter Shyloa Richardson Gallaspy of Kountze; mother Lenelle Richardson of Kountze; mother-in-law Joan Hargraves of Kountze; two brothers, William D. Richardson and wife, Martha of Commerce and Carl Richardson and wife, Linda of Kountze; sister Laura Harper and husband, Randy of Kountze; two grandchildren, Ayiana “Henry” Gallaspy and Alana “Bug” Gallaspy, both of Kountze and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 100 Monroe, Kountze, TX 77625.
