J C moved to Akron in 1966 and was drafted in the United States Marines where he was honorably discharged.  He was employed by General Motors for 30 years, retiring in September 1,  2000.

He confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  He became a member of Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in 1978 and served as a trustee and Deacon-In-Training.  He loved his church family and served faithfully until God called him home on February 10, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Johnny and George Richardson.

He leaves in God's care his loving and devoted wife; Ruby, sons; James (Patricia), Kevin (Roberta), Kenneth Richardson; daughter, Shawanda Woodard, all of Akron, Ohio. Brothers, Robert (Carlotta) Richardson, Willie Richardson of Columbia, South Carolina, Sister; Viola Rocker of Columbia South,Carolina, Aunt, Ineeda Pickett of Columbia South Carolina. Eleven Grand children, Eleven Great Grand Children. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, special friend George King.