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Obituary

Donald Richardson, 82 of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Dillon Funeral Home, Leland, MS. Donald was from Cleveland, Mississippi where he graduated from East Side High School in 1958. He excelled in athletics. Alcorn State University took notice of his talent and offered him a basketball scholarship. Donald lettered for Alcorn in both basketball …

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The last time I saw Coach Richardson. He saw me at Walmart. Immediately remembered me after not having seen me for 10 p…
The last time I saw Coach Richardson. He saw me at Walmart. Immediately remembered me after not hav…
The last time I saw Coach Richardson. He saw me at Walmart. Imme…
I am Betty Dixon the wife of the late Willie Lee Dixon I truly extend my deepest condolences but if there’s any such th…
I am Betty Dixon the wife of the late Willie Lee Dixon I truly extend my deepest condolences but if…
I am Betty Dixon the wife of the late Willie Lee Dixon I truly e…
It brings me deep sorrow to hear of the passing of such an achieved, passionate, and caring Black Man. As we say in the…
It brings me deep sorrow to hear of the passing of such an achieved, passionate, and caring Black M…
It brings me deep sorrow to hear of the passing of such an achie…

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Born

December 22nd, 1937
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Passed away

July 1st, 2020
Greenville, MS, USA

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Method of disposition

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Final resting place

Oakland Cemetery

Abide Rd, Leland, MS 38756
Dillon Funeral Home
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