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Herman “Rick” Frederick Richardson, 79, passed away on February 13, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Incarnation Lutheran Church, with the family receiving friends following the service in the church parlor.
A Columbia native, Rick was a proud 1965 graduate of Dreher High School. He later earned both a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and a Law Degree from the University of South Carolina.
Rick will be remembered for his lifelong commitment to helping others. A devoted member of Incarnation Lutheran Church, he faithfully sang in the choir beginning in 1970. He had a lifelong love of music and was a talented musician who primarily played the saxophone and guitar, though he could play nearly any instrument he picked up. He also maintained an extensive collection of flutes and guitars.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jennifer Richardson; stepson, Pope L. Bagwell (Dawhn); son, Herman Frederick “Fred” Richardson, III; daughter, Mary R. Powers (Paul); four grandchildren, Laurel Lynne Bowman-Cryer (Rachel), Brian Carl Powers, James M. Powers, and David Mark Powers; two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Jenae Bowman-Cryer , Anastasia Stephanie Bowman-Cryer; niece, Deborah Teal; nephew, Ray Richardson (Jan)and special friend, Keith Bedenbaugh.
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