Jim Richardson

Dr Jim Richardson (age 93), surrounded by his family, passed peacefully on April 15th at Southwest Christian Care Hospice. James E Richardson was born on May 20th, 1929 in New Orleans, LA. The son of William Miller and Marie Theres Richardson. Jim grew up in the Morningside area of Atlanta and attended Boys High. He enrolled in the dental curriculum at Emory University, and soon married Jean Isbell Richardson on May 16th, 1953. Following graduation in 1955, Dr Jim and Jean traveled to Oklahoma while serving in the Air Force Dental Corps. Dr Jim returned to South Atlanta and opened his family dental practice in 1957. He continued to serve his patients for the next 50 years, making friends and entertaining all who came into his life. Dr Jim is survived by Jean, his loving wife of 70 years. He is also survived by his 4 children: Pam Pileri (Dominic) of Peachtree City, Terry Kirby (Frank) of LaGrange, Ed Richardson (Patty) of Peachtree City, and Andy Richardson (Jenny) of Watkinsville. Dr Jim (Granddaddy, Grandy) and Mama Jean are blessed with 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Dr Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Marie Thompson (Gordon) and brothers, Captain Edward Richardson (Margaret) and Miller Richardson. Dr Jim was an avid golfer, tennis player, wood carver, R/C model airplane lover, and snow skiing enthusiast. He had a beautiful baritone singing voice that was featured at countless concerts, church gatherings and choir programs throughout the Atlanta area. But he also entertained both patients and friends alike with his gift of humor and comedy. He was never without a joke to tell. Dr Jim was an Elder at Southwest Christian Church, where he had the opportunity to serve alongside his dear friends Preacher Jim Dyer and Dr Byron Harper. He was instrumental in helping bring life to Southwest Christian Hospice while he was Chairman of the Elders and Deacons. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Dr Jim Richardson will be Saturday, April 22nd at 3pm at Parrott Funeral Home in Fairburn, preceded by a time for visitation with his family and friends. The family will share a graveside service at Melwood cemetery in Stone Mountain earlier that same day. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to 2 ministries close to Dr Jim’s heart: Southwest Christian Care Hospice or Southwest Christian Church.

Jim Richardson

May 20, 1929 - April 15, 2023