David Taylor Richardson

David Taylor Richardson, age 79, of Vilas, passed away at his home October 1, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.  Born June 23, 1945 in Caldwell County, he was a son of Dallas Paul and Mae Taylor Richardson.

In his younger years David enjoyed hunting, fishing, restoring old cars and later in life discovered a creative ability for drawing and painting.

David will always be remembered by his family as the beloved husband of Shirley, and the loving dad and Paw to his daughters and grandchildren.   

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley Presnell Richardson and his daughters, Kim Hicks, Amy Richardson and Teresa Pardue (Jason) all of Vilas; seven grandchildren, Lauren Hicks and fiancé, Kevin Church, Kelsey Pope (Hank) David Hicks, Bella Pardue (Dakota) Addy and Sam Pardue and Lily Taylor: three great grandchildren, Jase Ward, Hadley and Scarlett Church; and sisters-in-law, Becky Richardson of Vilas, and Texie Richardson, of Vale, Kathy Dayton of Fleetwood, Linda Presnell of Vilas and Becky Presnell of Butler, TN.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Jeffery Paul Richardson and his brothers, Don and Jerry Richardson.

“Dear to our hearts are the memories that we have made together through the years held forever in our hearts”.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, October 11, 2024 from 6 until 8 o’clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.  Memorial Services for David will be private.

A very special ‘Thank You’ to Amorem Hospice for their love and special care given to our family. 

The family suggests memorials in memory of David be sent to Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 29645.

Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Richardson family.

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