Dr. Thomas Edward Richardson Obituary

Bluefield - Dr. Thomas Edward Richardson, age 87, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home.
He was born on June 18, 1938 in Marlinton, WV to Jack and Vivian Musgrave Richardson.

Dr. Richardson was a graduate of Greenbrier Military School and Marietta College in Marietta, OH. He received his medical degree from the University Of West Virginia School Of Medicine in Morgantown, WV, and did his residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital in Akron, OH. He then served for two years at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Camp Lejeune, NC in pediatrics.

He then moved to Bluefield where he practiced medicine for over thirty years at Children's Clinic. He was a member of Bland Street United Methodist Church.
Tom was a lifelong member of the Boiling Springs Rod and Gun Club in Warm Springs, VA where he enjoyed many good times with family and friends. He took much pleasure in gardening and was well known each summer for his bumper crop of delicious tomatoes that he always shared with friends.

Dr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Vivian; brother, John Richardson; and sister, Marianne Richardson Laufer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61years, Elizabeth F. Richardson; daughters, Betsy Richardson (Tony Columbo), and Katie Wright (Terry); grandsons, Nicholas Wadman and Chase Wadman; and granddaughter, Janie Wright.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Bland Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Brent Brown officiating.
A visitation in the Fellowship Hall will immediately follow the service.

A private burial will take place at the family cemetery in Warm Springs, VA at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bluefield Rescue Squad or to Bland Street United Methodist Church.
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