Robert Christopher Richardson Jr.

Robert Christopher Richardson, 68, of Camilla, Georgia, passed away on October 13, 2026.

Born January 31, 1958, in Albany, Georgia, to Dr. R.C. Richardson and Marion Edwards Richardson, Robert grew up in Albany. He earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Georgia. He went on to practice law in Camilla for 24 years. He was the attorney of Mitchell County for 15 years and later served as Mitchell County Probate Court Judge for 11 years.

On December 18, 1982, he married Lucinda Mitchell, and they shared almost 44 years of marriage. Together they raised four children.

He was a member and former Senior Warden of the Episcopal Church of St. John and St. Mark in Albany and played bass at the early morning service at the First United Methodist Church in Camilla. He served on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs for many years. He was also a lifetime member of the NAACP. He was happiest outdoors, tending his garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Christopher Richardson and Marion Edwards Richardson.

He is survived by his wife, Lucinda; his children, Christopher Richardson (Kellie), Mary Alice Rentz (Neil), William Richardson (Julia), and Amy Staes (Aaron); two granddaughters, Ellie Rentz and Holland Richardson; and two grandchildren soon to arrive; also his sister, Lucy Wright (Tom); Brother-in-Law, Ken Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mitchell County.

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