Thomas Cornelius Richardson was born October 26, 1938, in Howell, GA to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Irene Blanks Richardson.

He attended Herctoma Public School in Statenville, GA, and retired from Occidental Chemical Company as a supervisor. He was well known by the name of "Koolaid"--no matter where you went someone knew "Mr. Koolaid." He was a dedicated member of Pleasant Temple Church in Valdosta, GA. His lasting impression was that he stressed family, family, family and prayer.

He is proceeded in death by his wife, Dorothy Richardson; Son; Thomas C. Richarson, Jr., Grandson; Bradley Keel and Brothers: George Richardson, Howard D Richardson, and Nathan Richardson.

On Sunday morning, July 9, 2023, Thomas answered the Master's call surrounded by his family. Thomas leaves to cherish his memories and to celebrate his love to his Children: Marilyn Richardson of Homerville, GA, Loretta Richardson-Mitchell of Cincinnati, OH, Jeffery Richardson of Statenville, GA, Lisa Keel of Statenville, GA, Eric Richardson (Lynette) of Valdosta, GA, Sheila Hall (Steven) of Valdosta, GA, Tracey Rivers (Phyllis) of Dupont, GA, and Travis Rivers (Krystal) of Dupont, GA, and special grandson Trevor Richardson (Qualynn); and 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren; and siblings Mary Frances Richardson, Catherine Stewart, Alice Pearl Brown, Mervin Richardson (Diane), and Willie Richardson; In-laws Sally Richardson, Lamar Hitson, Alvin Hitson; and
Special Friend Patricia Robinson; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.