Roger Lee Richardson

Roger Lee Richardson, age 73, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents, Woodrow and Ester Linkous Richardson. Mr. Richardson is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Lisa Richardson, Mableton, GA, and Mendy and Barry Walton, Buford, GA; and grandchildren, Andrew Walton and Emily Walton, both of Buford, GA.

Mr. Richardson was born on March 3, 1946 in Caretta, West Virginia, and raised his family in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a 1964 graduate of Big Creek High School in War, WV, a 1968 graduate of Concord College with a Bachelor’s degree, and a graduate of Florida State University with a Master’s degree. Mr. Richardson was a veteran of the U. S.  Air Force, having served from 1968 until 1973. He was a retired salesman from Ikon Company with over fifteen years of service. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Florida State Booster Club and a lifelong Florida State football season ticket holder. He was founder of the Atlanta Seminole Club. Mr. Richardson was an avid boater, and a Christmas decorations enthusiast. He was of the Methodist faith.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to November Smiles, a charitable organization that supports youth that have lost a parent: novembersmiles.org, PO Box 178, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 in memory of Roger Richardson.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.