Alexander C. Richardson, 80 of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life December 1, 2016 in VanCrest Care Center in Urbana, Ohio. Alexander Charles Richardson was born September 10, 1935. He had a very close and loving relationship with his parents, but unfortunately his mother died at a young age. His father, Alex, remarried a widow, Esther Knox Turner, who had two girls, Loretta and Frances. Alex also had a sister, Joyce. Esther was very kind and loving to Alex and Joyce and they loved their stepmother and always called her Mother. After graduating from high school, Alex joined the United States Air Force. He travelled extensively to many foreign countries. After receiving and honorable discharge, he returned to Springfield working in his fathers carpentry business. After a few years, he began working for the City of Springfield where he eventually retired. Alex had a beautiful singing voice. He sang in the choir at North Street Church where he was a member for many years. Alex was a kind man and well thought of. He had a pleasant sense of humor and people enjoyed being around him. He leaves to cherish his memory close cousins, Toni and Teresa Buckney; dear friend, Elder Herschel Byrd and his niece, Debra Burch- Humphrey.

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