James E. Richardson

James Edmond "Jim" Richardson

of Cross Lanes, WV

Born June 28, 1936 ~ Died February 28, 2004

Buried in Basham Cemetery, Panthers Knob,
Streeter, Summers County, WV

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My Father Passed Away on February 28, 2004.
He had Inoperable Small Cell Lung Cancer. It is a very rapid growing cancer.
From the time he found out he had it, he lived exactly 6 months. He suffered great pain from the disease.
His mind was great until the last 5 days. He was never "bed ridden" until that same time, then he was being kept sedated because he was in pain, and confusion. I have had a very difficult time grasping with the sedation thing, I still don't understand it, and why it had to be.

My Dad was the one person in my life that was always there for me. My Dad was a WONDERFUL Father.
I enjoyed spending time with him and learning from him. He taught me alot. I miss our Thursday evening dinners together.
I miss beanie baby shopping with him. I miss how much he loved doing things with me.
I miss being able to pick up the phone and call him.
I miss him so much.

Been So Long
It's been so long yet it controls me
It's been so long and it still holds me
Been quite some time since you've left
I once blamed god and called it theft
But now I see that it was your time
Can't be selfish, your not just mine
You also belong to those above
Yet you still fill our hearts with love
I miss the laughter and times we shared
I miss the love and way you cared
I love you Daddy, I love you dear
And I'm still wishing you were here.
By Daniel F. Impink Jr.

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GRIEF

Don't tell me that you understand
Don't tell me that you know.
Don't tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.

Don't tell me this is just a test,
That I am truly blessed,
That I am chosen for this task,
Apart from all the rest.

Don't come at me with answers
That can only come from me,
Don't tell me how my grief will pass
That I will soon be free.

Don't stand in pious judgment
Of the bounds I must untie,
Don't tell me how to suffer,
And don't tell me how to cry.

My life is filled with selfishness,
My pain is all I see,
But I need you, I need your love,
Unconditionally.

Accept me in my ups and downs,
I need someone to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry,
And say, "My friend, I care."

Joanetta Hendel
Bereavement Magazine

(Go to the Grief Resource Center on this Site Here)

Dad was So Very Proud to be a Lilly and enjoyed spending time working on the Genealogy of the Lilly Family.
He accumulated a vast collection of information, & had planned to publish a new book of information.

His Lilly Lineage:

James Edmond “Jim” Richardson,
son of:
James Camp Richardson & Macy Lee Basham,
daughter of::
Malinda Elizabeth Harvey & Isaac Edmund “Ike” Basham,
son of:
William Blane Basham & Julina Lydia Lilly,
daughter of::
Mary Elizabeth Solesbury & Reverend Joseph L. Lilly,
son of:
Edith “Edy” Meador & Edmund Lilly,
son of:
Mary Frances Moody & Robert Lilly

The Lilly Family Crest:

The Background Used on this Page Represents the Family Tree, and The Genealogy that my Father Loved so much.

Visit the Lilly Reunion Web Site. (Click on the banner)
The Lilly Reunion is the largest reunion in the United States, based on the amount of people attending.
It is a 3 Day event held each year in August.
The Reunion is held at it's own privately owned reunion grounds on Flat Top Mtn. near Beckley, WV.
The weekend is packed with planned events and entertainment. Visit the website, it's interesting.

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The Obituary:

A wonderful Son, Brother, Father,
and Grandfather who always put his family first.
He is Honored, Respected, Admired, Loved,
and Missed by many, many people, including:
Two Sisters:
Elizabeth Ann Richardson Cantrell of Cross Lanes
and Macy Lee Richardson Lilly Varian of Fayettville, NC.
Two Sons and Daughters-in-law:
James Edmond Richardson Jr.,
and wife Donna (Ingram), of Sissonville.
Joseph Eugene Richardson,
and wife Beth (Brecker), of Winfield.
One Daughter and Son-in-law:
Ellen Valerie Richardson Pritchard
and Husband Glen "Jody", of West Hamlin, WV.
Seven Grandchildren, and one Step Grandson:
Jasmine Viola Richardson of Marin County, CA,
Valerie Nichole Pritchard of Huntington,
James Camp "J.C." Richardson of Charleston,
Jodie Michele Pritchard of West Hamlin,
Barbara Irene Richardson of Winfield,
Joseph Charles Richardson of Winfield,
Isaac Castelle Richardson of Sissonville,
Clayton Joshua Chapman of Sissonville
One Great Granddaughter:
Jhaisey Nevaeh Richardson of Charleston.
Three special family Members:
Robert Michael Sellards of Huntington
(fianc� of Valerie N. Pritchard),
Krisha Michelle Hartley of Charleston
(fianc� of J.C. Richardson),
and Betty Stanley of Hurricane (longtime companion/friend)
Numerous Family Members, Friends, Neighbors,
and Genealogy Buddies.

Born on June 28, 1936 to
James Camp Richardson and Macy Lee Basham.
Retired from Union Carbide Corporation,
(now Dow Chemical),
where he was a Chemical Analyst.
He had also been a Gazette Carrier Boy in 1950,
and was employed for a time at the
Diamond Department Store.
He was a 1950 survivor of Polio,
after spending five weeks in
Marmet Hospital for Crippled Children,
he regained full use of his legs which at the time
were partially paralyzed by the disease.
He attended Nitro High School and
Stonewall Jackson where he graduated in 1954.
He also attended Morris Harvey
College in Charleston, WV.
He was married in 1955 to Barbara Ellen Ferguson,
daughter of Charles Wilson Ferguson
and Viola Valerie Blevins.
They were married at Elk Two Mile,
Kanawha Co., WV on May 26, 1955.
He was a Veteran of the Armed Forces, 1955-1959
Honorably Discharged from the United States
Air Force in 1959 after being stationed in
Biloxi, MS. and Ankara, Turkey.
He served as Scout Master for several years in
the 1970s of Boy Scout Troop 77 - Tyler Mtn.
A Master Genealogist,
he wrote and had published numerous books
for various family names including
the Bashams, Lillys, and Shrewsburys.
He had spent more than 30 years on,
and was very passionate about, his work with genealogy.
He was a member of several organizations including:
The Boone County Genealogical Society,
The Lilly Family Reunion Association, Inc.,
and the Nitro High School Class Reunion
Committee for the Class of 1954 .

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At 20 minutes after quitting:

blood pressure decreases
pulse rate drops
body temperature of hands and feet increases.

At 8 hours:

carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal
oxygen level in blood increases to normal

At 24 hours:

chance of a heart attack decreases

At 48 hours:

nerve endings start regrowing
ability to smell and taste improve

At 2 weeks to 3 months:

circulation improves
walking becomes easier
lung function increases

From 1 to 9 months:

Starting as early as a month after you quit smoking, and
continuing for the next several months,
you may notice significant improvements in these areas:

coughing
sinus congestion
fatigue
shortness of breath

The changes you'll be going through will affect more than your health.
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At 1 Year smoke free:

excess risk of coronary heart disease is decreased to half that of a smoker

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From 5 to 15 years...
At 5 years:

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At 10 years:

risk of lung cancer drops to as little as one-half that of continuing smokers
risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases
risk of ulcer decreases

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risk of death returns to nearly the level of people who have never smoked

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States.

Nearly half of all men and a little over one-third of all women
in the US will develop cancer during their lifetimes.

The ribbon representing lung cancer is clear,
symbolizing the little public attention given to this
"invisible disease", especially in light of the incidence and mortality rates of lung cancer.
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Approximately 170,000 cases of lung cancer are
diagnosed in the United States each year.
Lung cancer is fairly rare in persons under the age of 40.
The average age of persons found to have lung cancer is 60.

Most lung cancers are diagnosed in late stages,
due in part to lack of effective screening procedures.

Lung cancer patients and their family members are often stigmatized
by a widespread prejudice about smoking,
and many feel isolated and hesitant to tell others
about their diagnosis.

Lung cancer receives little public or media attention.
This is due, in part, to a small community of
survivors to bring a voice and attention to lung cancer issues.