Gaylord T. Richardson

Gaylord Tyrone Richardson, 64, of Perrysburg, transitioned on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Thomas L., Jr. and Geraldine (Gore) Richardson on August 10, 1952. While in North Carolina, Gaylord graduated from Harding High School and Winston-Salem State University, where he earned Bachelor Degrees in both Music Education and Music Business, then continued his education at Marygrove College in Michigan, where he received his Master’s Degree in Education. Gaylord married Julie A. Karstaedt in Negril, Jamaica on July 20 , 1989. Gaylord worked for the Toledo Public School System for 25 years serving as Band and Choir Director at Waite High School and Music Teacher at East Toledo Jr. High and Old Orchard Elementary School. He also worked in the summer months doing maintenance on the Toledo City Public Pools. In 1988, Gaylord founded a Reggae Band, Groovemaster, and became owner of the group. He also founded Tiny Lion Music Groups. Gaylord is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter, Kirby E. (Mike Bonnett) Richardson, of Perrysburg, OH; grandchildren, Willow E. Richardson, Rowan S. Bonnett; brothers, Gregory E. (Cheryl) Richardson, Sr, of Salisbury, NC, Gerald A. Richardson, of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Gail (Ricco) Wylie, of Charlotte, NC, Genise L. (Paul) Black, of Charlotte, NC, Gwana R. (Ronnald) Chambers, of Concord, NC; numerous nieces and nephews; many loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Geraldine; and brothers, Glenn L. Richardson (October 2015) and Gary M. Richardson (December 2015). Friends will be received on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, Ohio (419-874-3133). A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Gaylord’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43615, or to Senior Independence Hospice, 1730 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614.