Denzel Perry Richardson, 61, of Clarksville, died at 5 a.m. Friday, February 13, 1998, in Greene County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Richardson was a well-known barber for 30 years and for the past 17 years, owned and operated Richardson's Personal Care Home in Clarksville. He also worked as a self-employed plumber. He enjoyed photography, boating and spending time with his family. On January 27, 1977, he married Marietta Erickson, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Perri Waldvogel of Lockport, Ill., Raquel "Racket" Turnbull of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Jodie Richardson of Clarksville; three sons, J. Dee Richardson of Arlington, Texas, Dant Richardson of Beallsville and Eric Richardson of Clarksville; a stepdaughter, Sindy Staley of Washington; five grandchildren; four brothers, Jack Largent of Akron, Ohio, James Largent of New Salem, Ohio, Ronald Largent of Washington and Stewart Henderson of Charleroi; and a sister, Jean Russell of Clearfield. Deceased is a sister, Joanne Malson. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, February 14, 1998Denzel P. Richardson
Clarksville barber and personal care home owner
He was born February 21, 1936, in Washington, a son of the late William P. Richardson and Ochel A. Naylor Henderson, who died August 12, 1997.