Royest Richardson

RICHARDSON, Mr. Royest - Age 72, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Jackson Memorial Temple C.O.G.I.C., G-3155 W. Carpenter Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Victor B. Adams officiating, Bishop Herbert J. Williams, Host Pastor. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Richardson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 1-8 p.m. Monday. Mr. Royest Lander Richardson was born August 30, 1939 in Weidner, Arkansas, the son of Fred D. and Mrs. Lois E. (Scott) Richardson. Deacon Richardson later resided in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he attended Battle Creek Public Schools. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska, where he trained service dogs. After the service he moved to Flint, Michigan and was hired at Chevrolet V-8 Engine Plant, where he worked over 30 years. Flint was also where he met the love his life, Myrtle “Candy” Harrison, to this union 3 children were born. He and his family are faithful members of the Guiding Light C.O.G.I.C., under the leadership of the late Supt. Arthur Adams and current Pastor V.B. Adams. Mr. Richardson was a graduate of Mott Community College with an Associate Degree in General Studies. His passion other than his family was serving the Lord, playing the piano and organ for various churches throughout the city of Flint, playing his saxophone, chess and inventing; which he holds several patents. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Myrtle Louise Richardson of Flint; 2 daughters, Dicy (Robert) Powell and Shawncella (Marquise) Powell; son, Dwight (Julie) Harrison; 4 stepchildren, Shalesha Skelton, Mychal Ray Adams, Darquita Ellison and Whitney Adams; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Iva Hadley of Battle Creek, MI, Essie (Frank) Harper and Joyce Ann (Eld. Alonzo) Sparks of Lawrence, MI; 2 brothers, Fred (Donna) Richardson of San Diego, CA, Wendell (Charlene) Richardson of Canton, MI; 2 sisters-in-law, Patricia (Gerry) Kimble of New Jersey and Doris Ann Richardson; 3 brothers-in-law, Dean (Patty) Harrison, Al (Linda) Harrison and Ray Harrison; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, Eld. Fred and Lois E. (Scott) Richardson; 2 brothers, Eld. Noah Richardson and Micheal Richardson; 2 sisters, Idella Neal and Loise Richardson. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor and First Lady Victor B. Adams and the Guiding Light C.O.G.I.C., Pastor James E. Walker and the Faith Gospel Temple Church family and all our friend, family and neighbors.

Royest Richardson

August 30, 1939 - September 27, 2011