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“Uncle Dan, you will always be loved and remebered! Thank you for always being there for me and Bobby! and our family. You'll always be in our...Read More »
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Wendy Lane - Kitty Hawk, NC
“Mildred, you are such a precious lady; My thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Danny was always a dear friend to me;...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: Brenda Lilly Grahonya - Coal City, WV
“I have to believe with the passing of this old friend of mine,,,that somehow God needs another soldier to keep fighting for us all. I've thought of...Read More »
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Barbara Noel - Beaver, WV
“Marian: Words will never describe what we felt towards Danny. He was devoted, dedicated, Godly, sweet, humble and caring. We knew he was a friend...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: Debbie and Donnie Adkins - Beaver, WV
“OL' DANNY BOY, WHAT A SPECIAL MAN AND CHILDHOOD FRIEND YOU WERE TO ME. I WILL MISS YOU CALLING ME MARGARET BECAUSE YOU KNEW I DIDN'T LIKE IT. YOU...Read More »
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Sue Hilton Dixon - Crab Orchard, WV
“Dear Mildred and Myra,
We share your sorrow in the loss of our dear Brother. Danny was a "special" brother to Donnie, Darrell and Debbie...a loving...Read More »
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Darrell & Judee Richardson - KY
“"Aunt Mildred", Myra, all, I know there are some aching hearts, and mine sure is one of them. I am so sorry to hear. I didn't know. I just...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: Barbara Brizendine Price - MI
“Our lives will be less bright with your passing. You were an inspiration to all who knew you and to all the Vets everywhere who turned to you for...Read More »
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Roy Sisk - Danese, WV - friend
“Please accept my deepest and sincerest sympathy. I always thought the world of him. He was such a wonderful Christian man and I have so many...Read More »
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Mary Graham Meadows - OH
“We are so sorry for your loss of Danny. We still have the precious memories of going to church with him when we were younger. Our love and prayers...Read More »
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Donald & Donna Covey - Lenoir, NC
“The staff of Blue RIdge Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family during this most difficult time.
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11 of 11 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home
Danny W. Richardson
Danny W. Richardson, 60 of Daniels was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 following an extensive illness. Born May 3, 1951 he was the son of Mildred Hicks (Crab Orchard) and Fayette Richardson (Illinois) and his late step-father Frank A. Hicks Jr.
Danny proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Following his tour of duty he became a VA officer and was devoted to all the veterans he served. He felt a rewarding experience in being able to give assistance to the men and women that serve our country. Known to those he served as Dan the VA man.
He was a devoted member and long time deacon of the Mount Hope Baptist Temple and loved his church family very deeply.
He is survived by his wife Marian Trail Richardson of Daniels, his sisters Myra Craft (Oak Hill) and Lois Vargo (Mike) of Beckley; his brothers Ron Hicks of Morgantown and Dwayne Hicks and Kathy of Prosperity; his sister in laws, Phyllis Davis of Georgia and Linda LaBarr of Wisconsin, as well as a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
He leaves behind his pride and joy, his great nephew, Aaron Michael Trail and a very special thank you to a dear friend Nelsie Ferri.
Grave side services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Beckley WV, where burial will follow. The service will be officiated by his dear friend and Pastor Rev. Carlyle Blomme.
Serving as his Pallbearers, Donnie Adkins, Greg Davis, Ron Hicks, Yancy Mullins, Frank Pack and Fred Williams.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive Beckley WV 25801
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