Mr. Willie A. “WA.” Richardson, 69, of Honea Path, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late Ernest Simpson and Estelle Richardson.
He was a graduate of Geer-Gantt High School and earned an associates degree in Arts from Anderson College. He was CEO/President of Times Pest Control Specialists, Inc., a member of the Better Business Bureau, and South Carolina Pest Management Professionals.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Richardson.
Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are two daughters, Tracy Richardson of Clinton, and Crystal Arnold of Honea Path; two sons, Rancy (Freida) Richardson of Honea Path, and James Wright of California; a special friend, Rosa Marie Golden; two sisters, Rev. Dr. Stella (Arthur) Dotson of Ware Shoals, and Linda Bussey of Greenwood; one brother, James (Bernadette) Richardson of Taylors;one sister-in-law, Mary Jane Wardlaw of Ware Shoals; five grandchildren, Renee Richardson, Kendra Anderson, Tristin Arnold, Mackie Walker and Cliffton Arnold; seven great-grandchildren; nephews; nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends.