Curtis Richardson Jr

Curtis Richardson Jr.  59 of Youngstown, who departed this life on Saturday, December 24, 2022. 

Curtis Richardson Jr. was born in Detroit Michigan  on January 27, 1963, where he spent a impressionable portion of his childhood. He and the family eventually settled in  Richmond, Virginia, where he graduated from the John Marshall High School. Curtis continued his education at Reynolds Community College where he received his Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

After completing his education, Curtis enlisted and served in the US Navy and  was assigned to the USS Peoria. Following serving his country Curtis was employed as an journeyman electrician for numerous electrical companies throughout the United States until he very proudly established “Rich Electric” functioning as owner and operator. We are sure there’s not a family member nor friend that will not think of Curt when their lights flicker. He was an expert at his craft, and perform it with all seriousness and love. Curt would however remind us, if we were to get out line with him, that he would certainly leave you in the dark!

Curtis was definitely the “Rebel and Comedian” of the family. A family function was not as jubilant or memorable without his presence. He loved to have fun, dance, and out “ROAST” any of his opponents.

Curtis was reared by his loving mother, Lois G Monroe, and his grandmother, Dorothy R. Thornton, both of whom preceded him in death.

Curtis will be remembered lovingly by his only daughter Dr. Shaina Richardson of Raleigh, North Carolina, brothers Marvin L. Monroe of Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Rickie K. Monroe of Cherryville, NC, as Curt would jokingly say, his “favorite and only sister-in law”,  Mrs. Mary (Kitty) Monroe of Cherryville, NC, nieces Tionnie Bond of Greensboro, NC, Barbara Davis, and Jasmin (Jason) Woods of Youngstown, Ohio, Amber Monroe of Silver Springs, MD, and nephews David M. Paige and Joshua (Mercedes) Monroe of Youngstown, Ohio, and Derek W. Davis Jr. of Chicago, Illinois. He also leaves to cherish his memory special friends, Ingrid Christian, and Sandra Curry both of Richmond, Virginia, and Denice L. Neal Davis of Youngstown, Ohio, Juanita (Theodore)Toles of Braceville Ohio, and a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Besides his mother and grandmother, Curtis was preceded in death by his aunt, JoAnn Richardson.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, 2:00 p.m January 3, 2023 at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home. Friends may call from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m at the funeral home.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR MASK OVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. Thank you in advance.

F. D. Mason was given the honor to serve the family during this time of bereavement. Thank you for putting your trust in our services.