Robert Dean Richardson

Mr. Robert Dean Richardson, 78, of Mt. Airy has been asking God to take him home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and his prayers were answered Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born in Surry County on August 28, 1941 to the late Cleo Moncus Richardson and Bertie Richardson.  Left to cherish his memories are his faithful and devoted wife of 45 years, Frances  Sechrist Richardson; five children, his, hers, and ours, Denise Payne and Ricky of Mt. Airy, Shelia Hawks and Jerry of Low Gap, Joey Bumgardner and Suzanne of Mt. Airy, Angie Hiatt and Junior of Cana, VA, Robin Richardson Gwyn and Chris of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Kristin Stroud and Scott of Raleigh, Lauren Duvall and Ryan of Raleigh, Morgan Roberson and Brad of Mt. Airy, Corey Bumgardner and Courtney of Mt. Airy, Courtney Gilley and Blake of Mt. Airy; Kennedy Gwyn of Mt. Airy, Cody Hiatt of Cana, VA, Tiffany Hawks of Lowgap; great grandkids, Jack Stroud, Aubrey Roberson, Nichloi Hawks, Tucker Bumgardner, Adleigh Gilley, and Grayson Lasley; sisters, Corenna Johnson, Norene Lowe, Estherlene Smith; brothers, McKinnley Richardson, Bill Richardson, Winford Richardson.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Hodges; a brother, Doug Richardson.  He worked for the Crossingham’s at Spencer’s, and on their farm, for the state and did some logging.  His hobbies were fishing, hunting, mowing the yard, spending time with family and making people laugh.  His service will be at Moody Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM conducted by the Rev. Roger Sechrist and Dr. Darrell Tate.  Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens.  There will not be a formal visitation however friends may pay their respects Thursday from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy.  The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of  the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, and the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice for all of the wonderful people that work there, they have made our lives much easier..  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.