Franklin Jr. Booker Thomas (BT) Richmond

Franklin Booker Thomas (BT) Richmond Jr., better known as BT, 77, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was born February 2, 1943, in Fulton, Missouri, to the late Booker Sr. and Ruth (Webb) Richmond. BT attended Carver Elementary School, and graduated from Fulton High School in 1961. He Married Sandra J. (Payne) on February 7, 1964. BT worked a 30-year long rewarding career as a laborer at Harbison Walker Refractories in Fulton, Missouri. He later relocated to Columbia, Mo. where he worked at the Columbia Daily Tribune. In his spare time, BT enjoyed spending time with friends and family, barbequing on the grill, watching NASCAR racing, and many other motor sports. BT is survived by three sons: Ryon A. Richmond of Columbia, Mo,, Thomas L. Buckner of Fulton, Mo, and Franklin (Frank) B. T. Richmond III of Jefferson City, Mo.; five daughters, Marlecia B. Bagby of Los Angeles, Calif., Burtina (Tina) K. Griffin of St. Louis, Mo,, Doris M. Floyd of Kanasa City, Mo., Armenta (Mentie) J. Howerton of Triangle, Va, and Candace R. Witt of Fulton, Mo.; seven grandchildren; a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and relatives; and a very close and special friend, Sandra Lawhorn. There will be no services held. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory, 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.ParkerMillard.com