Paul Richardson, 85, of Butler went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of Green Cove, Virginia and was the son of the late Victor & Maudie Lewis Richardson born to them on May 15, 1939. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather that loved the lord. Paul retired from Empire Furniture.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky Richardson and Patrick Richardson; sister Betty Wandin; daughter, Debbie Davis; a son: Timothy and previous wife Frances Richardson. He attended the First Free Will Baptist Church of Mountain City.

Survivors include his loving wife Hattie Pearl Richardson of 15 years; siblings Mary Hockett, Reggie Richardson and Ralph Richardson. Three children Sandra Crain (Gary) of Johnson City, Christy Cable of Johnson City, and Mark Cable of Johnson City. Nine grandchildren, Eric Crain of Johnson City; Danielle Shuler (Joshua) of Bristol; Joey Coleman (Courtney), of Damascus; Whitney Coleman (Summer), of Michael Austin of Johnson City; Jordan Austin (Jacklyn) of Kingsport; Destiny Cable of Johnson City; Brittany Cable of Johnson City; Zack Cable of Johnson City; and several great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Paul will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Memorial Funeral Chapel  with Mr. Greg Poe officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Washington County Memorial Gardens, Johnson City. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Eric Crain, Joey Coleman, Michael Austin, Jordan Austin, and Zack Cable. The family would like to give thanks to special friends Pat Griffey, Otis Griffey, and Tony Griffey for all of the love and care you provided over the years.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Richardson family