Monday, February 20, 2012
Howard Richardson, Democratic Patriarch and Labor Figure, Dies
Posted by Jackson Baker on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Howard Richardson, a former president of the Shelby County AFL-CIO Labor Council and a prominent longtime member of the Shelby County Democratic Party, died Sunday at the age of 81 after a lengthy illness.
Richardson, a well-liked figure across factional and even party lines, was active in numerous political campaigns, and his South Memphis home was a familiar location for both political rallies and social gatherings.
A former International Vice President of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Richardson had also been chairman of the NAACP Labor and Industry Committee. He had recently retired as an officer for the Shelby County Democratic Steering Committee.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been released.
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I'm honored to see my picture on here, Jackson. Thank you. Howard was a hell of a guy.
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Howard was the essence of a true southern gentleman, very intelligent, and so savvy about life in general, as well as political matters. He brought integrity to the political process, and was SO gifted strategically. But first and foremost, he was a friend who I will miss so much.
Jackson, I met you at the Daily News 100th Anniversary event last November. Howard was my uncle, and our family would like to thank you for this article. We also thank the Mid-South communtiy for its love and support.
Funeral services will be held Noon Thursday, February 23, at Mount Olive C. M. E. Church.
Mt. Olive, "The Cathedral" 538 Linden Avenue Memphis, TN 38126
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