Mr. Thomas Lamar Richerson age 41, of Lake Butler passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Shands at the University of Florida. Mr. Richerson was born on January 11, 1969 in Gainesville and was lifelong area resident. Prior to his illness he was a Firefighter at Station 3 (New River). Lamar was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Starke. Survivors are: his parents Thomas W. and Bessie Douglas Richerson of Lake Butler; sisters: Lisa Richerson and Glenda Richerson both of Lake Butler; close friends Justina, Christina, Terry and Annette Marsh. The family will receive friends at the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home in Starke on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the Kingdom Hall. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Swift Creek Cemetery in Union County. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE, 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide