Richard Judson Richardson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Judson Richardson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who passed away on June 23, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jewel Judson Richardson and Naomi Fern Richardson. He is survived by: his wife Sammie Sue; his children, Jon Mark Richardson (Lori), Anna Cecile Loeffler (Mike), Ellen Elizabeth Higley (Don) and Megan Leigh Mercer (Patrick); his grandchildren, Ashley Nicole, Daniel Mark, Hannah Rachel, Noah Michael, Adelyn Michelle, Ryan Elizabeth, Ava Leigh, Judson Strong, Cameron Watson and Jonathan Michael; and his niece Melissa Ann Wilson. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a contribution be made to the charity of your choice, to your local Hospice organization, or to the Department of Political Science, UNC Campus Box 3265, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.
