Frederick S. Richardson
May 30, 1947 – Aug 17, 2014
Frederick S. Richardson, 67 of Mineral, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Born in Gainesville, Florida, he was the son of the late, James G. and Caroline Richardson. He was predeceased by his brother, James G. Richardson.Fred was president of Spring Hill Nursery Inc., which he started in 1991. He had been a director of Colonial Farm Credit, Mechanicsville, VA since 2001, and was chairman of the Audit Committee. He was a leader of numerous trips of the Gum Spring United Methodist Mission Team to Gulfport, MS, after Hurricane Katrina, and active in local mission projects, as well as a supporter of Louisa Habitat for HumanityFred is survived by his wife, Dr. Pam Richardson, one son, Noel Richardson, his wife Sheena and their daughter Livia Joy of Louisa, one daughter, Hanna Richardson of Richmond; two brothers, Burges Richardson of Atlanta, GA, and his wife Patti; and Barry Richardson of Gainesville, FL, and his wife Lauren.The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Tuesday, August 19th at his home, 5707 Cross County Road, Mineral, VA.A funeral service will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Gum Spring United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Lauren Lobenhofer; with burial to follow in the family cemetery.
It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to Pam and the entire Richardson family! Fred will be greatly missed as a Farm Credit director and as a friend!
Pam, Noel and Hanna, I am so very sorry to hear about your dear loved one, and hope that you all will find peace and comfort in His grace through this difficult time. With love, John, Lisa, Haley & Abby Harris
Sending our love and prayers to all of you! Gwen and Norman
My heartfelt sympathy, prayers and thoughts to Pam and family
Thoughts and prayers for Pam and family. So sorry for your loss.
My sympathy and prayers for you Pam and your family.Love, My sympathy and prayers for you Pam and your family for your loss. Love, Ann
Our sympathy and prayers for you Pam and your family.Garland & Jackie
Pam, Noel, Hanna and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Fred will be greatly missed in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Dodie Fix and Family
Pam, my heart is broken for you and your family in the loss of your husband. May God hold you tenderly in his hands as you face the days ahead.
Deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved husband and father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pam – You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Grayson and Revere
I had the fortune to know Fred in his role as a consummate nurseryman, dedicated to growing his beautiful trees and unfailingly honest and thoughtful. I will remember his wit, his candor and his infectious laugh. He will be missed by many. Peace be with him and your family. Elizabeth
Caroline and I send our love to Pam, Noel and Hanna and wish you all peace and comfort.
Dr. Pam and family;With our love, prayers and sympathy to comfort you and your family at this sad, sad time.
Thoughts and prayers for Pam and family may GOD BLESS YOU and keep you guys safe
I love all of you very much. Everett and I are sending extra large hugs to each of you Pam, Hannah, Noel, Sheena, and Liv. I can close my eyes and here him talking to me . It makes me smile and cry all at the same time. We are celebrating his life even though we are not with you right now.
Pam, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your husband.Sincerely,Faye Deisher
Mrs. Pam Richardson and Family,The community has lost one of its very best. He will be long remembered for all the good work he did. My deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this very sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have dealt with Fred for years through an irrigation company. Always a treat to hear someone else with a hardy laugh. Will see him in Heaven !Til then I will remember you all in my prayers.
Pam, Hannah, Noel, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Fred was a wonderful, funny and kind human being, one of the best!
I had known Fred for years through being in the landscape contracting community…. I will always remember our trips riding through the nursery to find that One tree” or to see the new crops coming up. He always had a huge smile on his face. I saw him as a honest businessman and a friend. The horticulture industry took a huge loss with his passing. My deepest sympathy to his family.”