Willie Lee Richard Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Willie Lee Richard of Columbus, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Willie Lee left this world on February 7, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Willie Lee Richard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dick Richard and Julia Richard; and his siblings, Frances Richard, Mary Taylor, Ethel Colister, Gladys Colister, Frank Richard and Otis Richard.
He is survived by: his wife Santia Richard; his children, Tony Craddieth (Betty) of Columbus, MS, Sylvester Craddieth (Angie) of Columbus, MS, Darryl Craddieth (Sharon) of Columbus, MS, Paula Hill (Darin) of Columbus, MS and Barbara Craddieth Russell of Douglasville, GA; and his sister Peggy Ann Jones of Shaw, MS. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Carter's Funeral Services - Columbus (602 14th St N, Columbus, MS 39701). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Stephen Chapel M. B. Church (2008 7th Ave N, Columbus, MS 39701). A burial was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at the New Zion M. B. Church Cemetery (3301 Sand Rd, Steens, MS 39766).
