Basil Hardin Richardson Obituary (1922 - 2011)

Mr. Basil Richardson, 88, of Madisonville, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. \ He was born May 3, 1922, in Erin, TN to the late Hardin and Minnie Williams Richardson. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Joy Richardson; three brothers, Charlie, Lester and Earl Richardson and one sister, Jo (Georgia) Jacobs. \ Mr. Richardson founded Richardson Electric Supply in 1952 and retired after 27 years in 1979. He was a 1st Lt, Flight Engineer Pilot and Veteran of the United States Air Force. He attended Salem Baptist Church in Mortons Gap. \ He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Dixon Richardson of Madisonville; devoted son, Tommy (Carol) Richardson of Madisonville; one granddaughter, Melissa (Mike) Poynter of Lexington, KY; one grandson, Daniel Richardson of Madisonville; two great grandsons, Matthew and Mason Poynter of Lexington and several nieces and nephews. \ Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 4, 2011 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Brewer and Rev. Kenneth Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. \ Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday and 11:00 A.M. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be held at 6:30 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. \ Military graveside services will be held by the Hopkins County Honor Guard. \ Pallbearers will be Rick Long, Daniel Richardson, Mike Poynter, Harold Miller, Donnie Fox, Bryce Dixon and Reed Dixon. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Lovan and Edward Fox. \ Memorial contributions may take the form of donation to the Western Kentucky Veterns Center (Grant Unit). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. \