This is the category for the tribute stories that will be shared on the success stories page.
Richard “Rick” Robinson Richardson, Jr.
03-31-1949 to 04-15-2022
Rick would be so very pleased that his corneas gave the gift of sight to someone in need. He was a loving husband, very proud father of two sons, both of whom served in the military. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and served several years as a Shriner clown. He was truly a people person who never met a stranger.
– Darlene “Dolly” Richardson, Widow of Rick Richardson
When Barry was in his early 20s he was in an accident by a drunk driver. He had severe brain trauma and had a 5% chance of living through the night after immediate brain surgery. As you know he lived many many years after. He was such a fighter. He taught himself how to walk and write again. Built his little small house on his own , but of course with little help here and there from family and friends. He has lived on a fixed income since his early 20s but he had such a giving heart and was always helping those less fortunate. Ive never known anyone with such a big and caring heart. If someone was hungry he would feed them. Even if he didnt have much to give them he would give them something. He had such a sense of humor and was always the joker and the flirt. He NEVER ever met a stranger. When I would take him to the doctors office he had to speak to everyone there in the waiting room and always finished with “God Bless” ! I am going to miss him tremendously! My heart really hurts and I feel a huge void in my life but I do know he is with my mama in heaven and that gives me some comfort. Also, gives me some comfort knowing that even after he was gone he was able to help someone else. This is something that I know he would have wanted. Barry lived the biggest part of his life with severe mental and physical handicaps but was always very adamant about doing things himself.
Hi, I wasn’t sure how to start this letter. It’s a hard one to write. It’s been about 4 months since we lost my husband and dad to our 13-year-old girl. I wanted to write the ones whose lives will be changed by our sacrifice to let them know we are happy about the donation he was able to make. I wanted to tell you a few things about him…
He was a loving father and husband.
He loved Clemson Football even during their losing streaks.
He was a good provider and loved cooking for us, especially on special occasions.
He loved to travel around the area and would get us up at random times just to go to places like the beach and mountains.
He was strong and stubborn and that got him through so much in his life.
He was old-fashioned in so many ways.
He loved watching shows like Andy Griffin and old Westerns and anything about cars and motorcycles.
Years before he passed, he loved riding motorcycles but as time went on, he could no longer do that.
He was a hard worker sometimes too hard, he loved to be on the go and sometimes that was a bad thing. He told me I taught him to enjoy the small things and made him to be a better man. He made me better too.
My advice on how to honor what he has given you is to enjoy your life to the fullest. Enjoy the small things in life and take time for family and friends because it can be taken at a moment’s notice. We lost him very quickly and wish every day we could have more time with him. Life is too short.
With Blessings for your future.
-Your donor family.
Hello,
This may come off as strange or invasive (I truly hope that it does not), however I’ve been wanting to reach out to you for some time now. My name is Ashley, and I am the daughter of the man who donated his eyes to you. I want you to know that upon the unexpected loss of my dad, receiving the news that he has helped someone so immensely brought great comfort to me and to the rest of my family. Read More
William Chapman (Willie) is my Husband. He is a Loving, Funny, and respectful guy. That I truly love a lot. We knew each other more than 20yrs. Before we settle down. Got married in May 15, 2009. He is also an Uncle and the Baby Brother, to 5 Sisters and 1 Older Brother. In which, He will be Loved and Missed a lot.
David wanted to help others. He exemplified the life of servant leadership and devotion to Jesus. His favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 6:8. His legacy was based on his love for The Lord. A Coast Guard Academy graduate and a deck officer in the Merchant Marine for 21 years, David helped others with his service through disaster relief with Samaritan’s Purse and as chaplain with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. He also served as a chaplain with the Emergency chaplains of Durham, NC. David spent the last 5 months of his life working with the Spartanburg Opportunity Center, a homeless shelter in SC as well as helping with his church.
