Obituary of James Earl Richerson
James Earl Richerson, age 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was of the Church of God faith and Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Elmo Lodge #437 F&AM. He was a loving husband and father and his family played a large role in his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.O. and Minnie Richerson; and father-in-law and friend Charles David Sheldon.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Julie Sheldon Richerson; son, Michael Richerson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles David II and Rebecca Sheldon; nieces and nephews, Charles David Sheldon III, Colton Sheldon, Marcus Sheldon, Cahlin Sheldon and Wilhelmina Sheldon.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 6:00 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. The arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Pikeville, TN.
In Loving Memory
James Richerson
1945 - 2017
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