Charles Richison
December 22, 1929 — September 9, 2011
Charles Richison
Charles "Charley" Richison, Sr., 81, of Charleston, formerly of Beebe, passed away Friday September 9, 2011. He was born December 22, 1929 to Earl and Nell (Bolin) Richison.
He graduated from Arkansas Tech University of Russellville with a business degree. He played football for the Wonder Boys and was named to the All -American team. Charley also served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.
He is survived by children; Jill Harrison of Charleston, Sue Richison of Fort Smith, Sara (Chuck) Thompson of Greenwood, Kenny (Janie) Richison of Tunas, Missouri, Joe Richison (Sharon) of Salem, Alabama, Charles Richison, Jr. of Centerton, Rick (Janice) Watson of Beebe and Tonia (Terry)Weatherford of Jacksonville; sixteen grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.
Charley is preceded in death by his wife, Linda; parents, and sisters, Earlene Henson and Sara Martin.
Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Floyd.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 W. 2nd St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
He graduated from Arkansas Tech University of Russellville with a business degree. He played football for the Wonder Boys and was named to the All -American team. Charley also served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.
He is survived by children; Jill Harrison of Charleston, Sue Richison of Fort Smith, Sara (Chuck) Thompson of Greenwood, Kenny (Janie) Richison of Tunas, Missouri, Joe Richison (Sharon) of Salem, Alabama, Charles Richison, Jr. of Centerton, Rick (Janice) Watson of Beebe and Tonia (Terry)Weatherford of Jacksonville; sixteen grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.
Charley is preceded in death by his wife, Linda; parents, and sisters, Earlene Henson and Sara Martin.
Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Floyd.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 W. 2nd St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Visitation
SEP 11. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home
404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.
Beebe, AR, US, 72012
http://www.WestbrookFuneralHome.com
Funeral Service
SEP 12. 2:00 PM
Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home
404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.
Beebe, AR, US, 72012
http://www.WestbrookFuneralHome.com
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