Howard R. Richardson, age 71, of Milton, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his home. Mr. Richardson was a native of Rutherford County and was the son of the late William Arthur (W.A.) and Sarah Andarene Travis Richardson. Funeral service will be at 1:00 Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brother Nickey Nichols will officiate. Burial will be in the Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria, TN. Mr. Richardson is survived by his wife Margie Driver Richardson; son, Mike Richardson of Milton; daughters, Kimberly (Clint) Harper Of Galax, VA., Sharon (Mark) Hunter of Athens, TX.; brothers, Lewis Richardson of Christiana and Hoyte Richardson of Gallatin; sisters, Mary Jane Gannon and Margie Jordon both of Murfreesboro and Jean Yearwood of Donnells Chapel. Five grandchildren, Derek Harper of Afganastan, Adam, Justin, and Olivia Komandosky, and Jade Hunter of Texas. Mr. Richardson was a member of Bethlehem Church of Christ, employee of Coca Cola for 20 years, abd retired from Courier Printing Company. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 893-5151 Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com