Virgil O. Richardson

Virgil Richardson of Fort Worth passed away August 20th, 2018 at the age of 80. Virgil was born to Thomas Grady and Maggie Teresa Richardson on April 6, 1938 in Shamrock, Texas. Virgil married Jonelle (Patterson) October 12, 1957 in Odessa, and the couple had two children, Larry and Lynn. Virgil worked for a printing company for four years, then was an insurance agent for National Life Insurance for 20 years until he retired in 1980.
Virgil earned several awards in his work at National Life, including 17 trips to destinations all over the country.
Virgil was a devoted family man. He was completely, wholeheartedly devoted to his wife Jonelle. He took great pride in his children and their families, and most conversations with Virgil eventually came around to him celebrating something he was proud of in one of them!
Virgil was also a faithful Christian all his life. Virgil made it a habit to help others frequently, living out the example of Jesus by serving those around him.
Virgil was preceded in death by his siblings: Harold Richardson, Doris Locke, James Richardson, Roy Richardson, and Joy Cooper. Virgil is survived by his loving wife Jonelle, son Larry Mark Richardson and wife Joyce of Paradise, TX, daughter Lynn Gayle Tidball and husband Marty of Ft. Worth; grandchildren: Grady Richardson, Aaron Richardson, Casey Richardson, Dustin Tidball, Melanie Sanders, Layna Dull, Kenneth Collins, Jamie Collins, and John Morris, Jr., and 21 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Virgil leaves a great legacy of family, love, and humble service. While he will be deeply missed, we know Virgil has gone on to his reward in heaven. Virgil's celebration of life will be at Birdville Church of Christ Saturday, September 8, at 1:00 PM. His family will receive visitors beginning at 12:00 PM the same day. Virgil's family has entrusted his care to Scott-Morris Funeral Home of Nocona, TX.