Billy J. Richardson

June 26, 1929 - June 29, 2019

Mr. Billy J. Richardson, age 90, a resident of Columbia, formerly of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A veteran memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, VA with military honors provide by the US Air Force. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born June 26, 1929 in Leaksville, NC, he was the son of the late Albert Munro Richardson and the late Lettie Sue Martin Richardson and husband of the late Verda Jean Watt Richardson. He worked as an electrical engineer and in the field of avionics for the United States Army. Billy was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean War. Mr. Richardson enjoyed aviation, photography, and British sports cars. He was a member of the National Capital Jaguar Club in Washington, DC and owner of a 1964 Sunbeam Tiger car.

He is survived by his loving daughter: Glenna Hornaday of Columbia; grandchildren: Abigail Hornaday-Collett and Alexander Hornaday; three great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a great grandson: Jude Hornaday-Collett; a sister: Lila Knost; and a brother: P. Joseph Richardson.