Charles (C.T.) Richardson passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in San Luis Obispo on May 15, 1934, to Jennie Villa and Charles Richardson, Sr.  At the age of five he moved to Santa Barbara where he attended local schools before joining the US Navy at 17 years old. He served on the USS Princeton for over three years.  After being honorably discharged he met and married the mother of his three children, Michael, Patricia, and Charles.

He worked in many different occupations, however, his true passion was in the funeral business at McDermott Crocket mortuary for over two decades.  During his tenure at the mortuary, he met his current wife of 24 years, Lorraine Schuyler.

His hobbies included golfing with Los Paisanos Golf Club, as well as being a member of the S.B. Elks Lodge for 33 years.

Charles moved into Pacifica Senior Memory Care on June 5 ^th until his passing.

He is survived by his wife Lorraine; sons, Michael (Bridgette), Charles (Debra), daughter, Patricia, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, sisters Lola Peters and Rosario Reich.

C.T. is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brothers.

Special thanks for the loving care provided by the staff at Pacifica Memory Care in SB, Assisted Home Hospice, Lompoc Valley Haven, and caregiver, Sophia Garcia.

Funeral Mass will be held on June 25, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Santa Barbara. Visitation on Tuesday, June 26 at 9:00 a.m. at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary 123 No. A Street in Lompoc with 10:00 a.m. burial at Lompoc Cemetery District 600 So. C Street.

Funeral services are provided by Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.