Lynn Thomas Richardson

Lynn Thomas Richardson, age 74 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Lynn was born on January 30, 1952 in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, son of the late William Thomas Richardson and Eva Louise Tate Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: his grandparents, Henry Grady Tate and Ada Tate; and a niece, Leah Kathryn Terrill. Lynn attended North Georgia College where he earned his Bachelor Degree and then transferred to St. Thomas University where he earned his Masters Degree. He then continued his education, earning an additional degree in Computer Science. Prior to his retirement, Lynn worked as an educator for the Gordon County School System, as well as for Poly, now known as Huntsman Packaging. He was the primary caregiver for his mother before she passed. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church.

Lynn is survived by: his brother, Lawrence Richardson; sister, Linda Terrill and her husband Harry; two aunts, Frances Richardson Ball and Margaret Cartwright; and a host of cousins.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 1 PM until 2 PM at Thomas Funeral Home.

A celebration of the life of Lynn will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Austin Stephens officiating.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Lynn Thomas Richardson.