James Richardson, Sr.

James “Jimmy” Garland Richardson, 73, of Kountze, died Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was born on August 9, 1944, in Jasper, to Geraldine James Richardson and Garland Richardson. Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Richardson; children, Charles Williams of Kountze; Melissa L’Italien and her husband, Dwayne, of Winnie; James “Richey” Richardson, Jr. and his wife, Ashlee, of Lumberton; and Theresa Parsons and her husband, Leroy, and Clint Williams, all of Kountze; grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Williams of Athens, Tabatha Williams of Plano, Shena Rodriguez of Winnie, Brandon Richardson of Winnie, Crystal Rameo of Cleveland, Anthony Simental of Beaumont, Amber Parsons of Kountze, and Oliva Williams and Owen Williams, both of Dallas; numerous great-grandchildren; parents, Geraldine and Garland Richardson, both of Beaumont; and brothers, Jerry Richardson and his wife, Ann, of Lampasas and Donnie Richardson and his wife, Nancy, of Lumberton. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Cory Simental.

A gathering of Jimmy’s family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Jimmy’s committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.