Arthur Edward Richardson, 63, of Charleston passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at CAMC General surrounded by his loving family.

He was a graduate of Sissonville High School. Ed was a retired electrician and a member of IBEW Local Union 466. He was an active member of Rich Fork Baptist Church. Ed was a hard working man who most of all loved his family.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Richardson.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 42 years, Ava Richardson; children, Kimberly Starks (Robert) and Robert Richardson (Chanon); sister, Kathy Reed; brother, Mike Richardson; grandson, Bryant Starks; granddaughter, Emma Richardson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Long & Fisher Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Long & Fisher Funeral Home with Pastor David Vanhorn officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Floral Hill Garden of Memories.

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