Franklin Delano Richardson, age 78, of Caryville, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was employed at Steel Fabricators and had retired from Johnson and Galyon Construction Company. Preceded in death by Parents: Condy and Mary Catherine Dowell Richardson, Sisters: Sheila K. Richardson, Shirley Dowell, Brothers: Jerry, Gilbert, Delane, and J. W. Richardson.

Survived by:

Daughter: Jennifer Paul and husband Jimmy

Son: Gregory Richardson and ex-wife Tammy Gillum Waddell

Granddaughters: Tamara Dasho, Kaitlynn Paul, Jamie Paul

Sisters: Patsy Davis and husband Jimmy, Janet Wormsley and husband Bobby, Gloria Sue Wilson

Several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family and friends will meet at 12 Noon, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Harness Cemetery in Caryville for a 1 PM Graveside Service and Interment, Rev. Larry Russell and Rev. Mark Honaker officiating.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences may be given online to the family of Franklin Delano Richardson at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com 

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