With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Samuel Richardson, 88, husband of Martha Richardson, of Salters, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Life Reflections

Samuel Richardson was born November 3, 1937 in Thomason, Alabama to the late Cleveland and Fannie Richardson. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Prisma Health Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Samuel attended public schools in Selma, AL. While living in Alabama he accepted Christ at a very young age at his home church. He gained great knowledge of the bible. Samuel enjoyed teaching and spreading the Gospel to everyone he met. As a young man, he decided to join the Armed Forces on January 19, 1956, where he served many years. After leaving the military he moved to New York where he joined Bethel Gospel Tabernacle in Jamaica, NY, where he served on any auxiliary boards.

During his years in New York, he attended Theological Seminary School. Samuel worked for Long Island Railroad as a Welder and Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) as a bus driver. Later, he decided to move to South Carolina, where he continued to work as a welder for Williamsburg County where he later retired. Samuel was a member of St. Mary A.M.E. Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Steward Board as well a Trustee Board member.

Samuel met his wife and they later were untied in Holy Matrimony on December 5, 1992.

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, one son and seven siblings.

Samuel leaves to cherish his lasting and loving memories; his loving wife, Martha Richardson of the home; one son Alonzo (Angela) Conyers of Columbia, SC; two daughters, Sherrie Richardson of New York City and Devona (John) Blake of Moncks Corner, SC; one sister-in-law, Jacqueline Richardson of New York; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.