Paul Larry Richardson

 I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead – . He is just away!

With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land,

And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since he lingers there.

And you – O you, who the wildest yearn
For the old-time step and the glad return – ,

Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here;

And loyal still, as he gave the blows
Of his warrior-strength to his country’s foes- .

Mild and gentle, as he was brave- ,
When the sweetest love of his life he gave

To simple things – : Where the violets grew
Blue as the eyes they were likened to,

The touches of his hands have strayed
As reverently as his lips have prayed:

When the little brown thrush that harshly chirred
Was dear to him as the mocking-bird;

And he pitied as much as a man in pain
A writhing honey-bee wet with rain –.

Think of him still as the same, I say:
He is not dead – he is just away!

We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Paul Larry Richardson, 69, of Eutawville, SC, on Friday, February 20, 2026. Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Paul was born August 3, 1956 in Berkeley County, SC to Samuel Richardson and Viola Richardson. 

He was educate in Berkeley County schools, graduating from Cross High School in 1975, where he proudly played the trombone. He continued his education at South Carolina State University, majoring in Electric Engineering and continued band membership with The Marching 101. In time, he shifted his career aspirations from his major to pursue a career alongside his brothers in the transportation industry. 

Throughout his career, Paul was a dedicated long-haul truck drier and a highly-skilled professional mover, specializing in residential furniture transport. He took great care with every item packed, loaded and unloaded- treating each as if it were his own. His work ethic and attention to detail earned him the respect of his colleagues and clients alike.

He was most known for his jovial, kind, and tenacious spirit.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents: Samuel Richardson and Viola Richardson; siblings: Ida Mae Brown, Lucelle Pinckney, Joel Richardson, Robert Richardson, and Daniel Richardson; sister-in-law: Vivian Butler Richardson; brother-in-law: James Dingle.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth L. Richardson; children: Alessandro (Melissa) Butler of Orlando, FL; Cherry S. Smalls, Summerville, SC; grandson: DeAndre Butler; godson: Nicholas J. Anderson II; sisters Pearl Johnson, Ernell Dingle, Pastor Jayne (Kirk) Richardson Prescott; brothers: Samuel (Diane) Richardson, Harry Richardson, James (Kaye) Richardson, Jerome Richardson, Lawrence Richardson, Richard Richardson; sister-in-law: Beryle Richardson, brother-in-law: Leroy Pinckney, Sr. along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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