William Henry Richardson III

June 4, 1962 - May 6, 2006

William Henry Richardson, III, died in Georgetown County, SC on May 6, 2006. He was born in Greenville, SC on June 4, 1962. Billy graduated from Christ Church Episcopal School. He attended the College of Charleston, graduated from U.S.C.-Spartanburg, and attended N.C. State for postgraduate courses. He resided in Ninety-Six, SC since 2003. He was President of Palmetto Loom Reed Company in Greenville, a 93 year old Richardson family business. He was a Communicant of Christ Church Episcopal and a member of The Poinsett Club and The Cotillion. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and farmer. Surviving are his parents, Elizabeth L. and William Henry Richardson, Jr.; three sisters, Kathryn R. Allen, Gladys R. Beattie both of Greenville and Elizabeth R. Usry of Amelia Island, FL.; seven nieces and nephews; and one great nephew. The omission of flowers is requested. Donations can be made to A Child?s Haven, 1124 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609. The service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Christ Church Episcopal. Visitation with the family will be in the Parish House Courtyard off Washington Street at 10:00 am, weather permitting. A private committal service will be held at Springwood Cemetery at a later date. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

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Dear Richardson family, We were so very sorry to hear about Billy. It seems like just yesterday that we were having dinner with him downtown. We enjoyed his company and his funny stories. Life was never boring around Billy! Our hearts go out to all of you

I am so sorry about the loss of Billy. I have fond memories of growing up with him in Greenville. Please let the family know that I will be praying for them during this very difficult time. Respectfully, Thomas P. Townsend, III Tommy

Mr. Richardson was our neighbor in Epworth and he will be truely miss by alot of the ones that knew of him. If I can be of any assistance to your family please feel free to contact me at 864227-3152. Again I feel for your loss.

Dearest Richardson Family, I was heartbroken to hear of Billy's passing. I have nothing but warm, fond memories of him and always counted him among the best of my Greenville friends. His genial spirit showed in the ever present twinkle in his eye.

We were very sorry to here of your loss. Billy was a good man and a good friend while we worked at palmetto loom reed. We never forgot Billy or any of the rest of the Richerson family for the kindness and the way we were treated at work. We saw Billy from

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To the Richardson Family, As friends of Liz and Matt's here in Fernandina Beach, we want to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your son and brother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Love, Randy,

I just wanted to tell each of you how very sorry I was to hear about Billy. Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers, Sincerely, Porter Pruitt

Dear Billy and Lib, We are still having difficulty taking in the shocking news of young Billy's death. We can only imagine what you are going through. We think about you and the family through the day. You will be in our constant prayers for strengt

Dear Richardson Family I met Billy through my childhood friend Andy Effron. I remember Billy as such a gentleman and a true outdoorsman. My heart is heavy over his tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I was so sorry to hear of the recent tragedy in your family. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jan & Morris Brown

Billy was a good friend to everyone he met. I knew him for many years and he always was upbeat and happy. He will be missed by all. I want to express my deepest sympathy to all this family and friends.

Dear Big Billy, Lib and Family, I can not express to you how saddened I was to hear of the terrible accident and Little Billy's untimely passing. I have so many fond memories of the many good times we shared. I know that we will all miss him terribly.

Dear Richardson Family, Billy was my neighbor on Jones Avenue and I was shocked and saddened to hear of his tragic death. I will never forget first moving to Jones Avenue. I'd not been there overnight and Billy was on my doorstep with his puppy and a

Lib: I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

We would like to express our heart-felt condolences to the family. We were next-door neighbors to Billy and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of his presence. Billy was always very helpful in anything we needed from him and eager to take time to help. Du

My very deepest sympathy to the family. Billy was a great friend and I consider it an honor to have known him. He will be missed.

Very sorry to hear about Billy. I will miss him dearly. God bless his soul. Jeff Gaafary Foreign Cars Unlimited

Billy and Lib, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jackie and Earl Herndon

DEAR BIG BILL AND FAMILY. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE ENJOYED KNOWING AND LOVED LITTLE BILL WE HAD GREAT TIMES AT THE FARM AND WE ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU ALL. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS AND MINDS

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I worked at Christ Church School in the office when Kitty, Billy, and Gladys were there. What great kids, i remember them after all these years. If memory serves me correctly Kitty was more serious and Billy and Gladys less serious.....I am so sorry abo

Dear Richardson family I have been a customer of Billys for a lot of years and never meet a salesman with his outstanding attitude He would always be "Outstanding" and allways brought belle with him and would have to tell me how belle would kill a possum

We were so saddened by the tragic loss of your son. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Elizabeth & Billy Words can't express how very deeply we feel for your loss of Billy. We know that this is a very difficult time for you and your family. Please know that all of us on Amelia Island have you in our prayers. We know through God

Dear Richardson Family, I didn't know billy, but my sister Nina Cook, works at palmetto loom reed and my dad furman payne, retired from palmetto loom reed, i just wanted to send my condolences to you, I hate to hear about your loss and I am so sorry, yo

Dear Lib, You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of your son's tragic accident that took his life. You have my deepest sympathy. I will continue to remember you and your family in the days ahead. Fondly,GHS '53 Classmate.

Jimmy and I reconnected with Billy when we spent New Year's Eve at his new lodge with Jay and Mary Jane Simpson and Tom Brown. He was still that same sweet boy that I taught in the 9th grade, and we loved being around him. New Year's Day morning we all

My heart and my prays are with you. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I love you all. Angie

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.