Langdon Hamilton Richardson

January 21, 1936 - March 14, 2017
Langdon Hamilton Richardson

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Langdon Hamilton Richardson, 81, a native of Williamsburg, passed away March 14, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Langdon was a master plumber, who owned Powhatan Plumbing and Heating more than 40 years.  His passion was baseball, enjoying time spent teaching young kids the fundamentals of the game in the local youth programs.  He also was a former coach to the Williamsburg American Legion Post 39 baseball team. He spent many afternoons watching his sons and grandsons play a sport that he loved.  Langdon was the president of the Green Swamp Hunt Club where he enjoyed spending time with his friends, sons, and grandsons. Langdon was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Warburton Richardson; father, John Richardson; brothers, Clarence, Willie, James, John, and Earl. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Janice E. Richardson; sons, Michael (Eileen), Roy (Deborah), and Gary (Debbie); sister, Madeline Hogge; brother, Robert; grandchildren, Brian, Craig, Allyssa, Thomas, Nicole, Madison, and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Emerson and Langdon.    A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m. March 18th at James River Baptist Church, 4931 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, conducted by Dr. Scott Salsman.  The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service, from 10-11 a.m.  Inurnment will be private.  Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to James River Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.   Online condolences may be shared at bucktroutfuneralhome.net.


Service

Saturday, March 18, 2017
11:00 AM

James River Baptist Church - Directions
4831 Centerville Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Visitation

Saturday, March 18, 2017
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

James River Baptist Church - Directions
4831 Centerville Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

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  • March 16, 2017
    Sandi lit a candle:
    Lit since March 16, 2017 at 3:08:39 PM

  • March 19, 2017
    Jimmy and JoAnn Nightengale (Perkinston, Mississippi) says:
    Janice and family, I was saddened by Lang's passing. I have many good memories of playing ball with him at Matthew Whaley School. He was a great sport and competitor. Our prayers are with you and the family

  • March 19, 2017
    Jimmy and JoAnn Nightengale says:
    Janice and family, I was saddened by the passing of Lang. I have many good memories of him playing ball at Matthew Whaley School. He was a good,sport and competitor.Our prayers are with you and the family.

  • March 22, 2017
    Sandra Wells says:
    Jan, Sorry to hear of Langs passing. Prayers go out to you and your family. Sandra. R. Wells ans Wesley Wells from Texas