Chester L. Richardson

Chester Richardson, age 75, passed away in his home Monday morning, May 15, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a long standing member of Lakeview Baptist Church where he dedicated his life serving God and holding several offices in the church, as well as being the pianist. He was married to his wife, Valerie for 48 years and had two beautiful girls that he loved with all his heart. Preceded in death by: Carrie & Elijah Richardson; three brothers. He is survived by: Wife, Valerie; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Brenda & Mike Benedict and Laura & Chuck Price; Grandkids, Jacob Price & wife Jessica, Daniel Price & wife Katelyn, Sarah Price, Christian Underwood & wife Madison, Caleb Underwood, & Blake Benedict, Brittany & Travis Ott, Mike & Tammy Newcomb; Two Brothers; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Smith Chapel. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Lakeview Baptist Church, 4905 Old Knoxville Hwy; Rockford, Tennessee 37853. Interment will follow at Clark’s Grove Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Chester L. Richardson please visit our Sympathy Store.