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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jan 2, 2025

Doyle E. Richardson died Dec. 28, 2024, at age 89. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1957 and entered Vanderbilt Law School that same year. In 1958, he was called to active military service and assigned to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Among his duties was vetting German scientists brought to the U.S. to work in the rocket program. After completing military service, Richardson re-entered law school and graduated in 1964. He practiced law at several Tullahoma firms, was mayor of Tullahoma from 1986-1987 and served as a member of the TBA Board of Governors. Visitation will be Jan. 3 from 5-8 p.m. CST at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home, 401 N Jackson St., Tullahoma 37388. A memorial service will be held Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, 120 West Grundy St., Tullahoma 37388. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the George W. Malcolm Cemetery, 3725 Old Monroe Madison Hwy., Madison, GA 30650 or First Christian Church.