MARION, SC (WBTW) – Former Marion County Sheriff, Lonnie Carlisle “Bud” Richardson, died Sunday, at Carolinas Hospital System of Marion.

The Mayor of Mullins, Bo McMillan posted on his Facebook page, “So sad to learn that “Sheriff Bud” Richardson has passed away. The City of Mullins extends condolences to his family and friends.”

Richardson was a 6-term Sheriff of Marion County and served from 1977 to 2000, when he retired.
The family will receive visitors for Richardson on Monday from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Richardson Funeral Home of Marion.
The Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, at Nebo Baptist Church in Britton’s Neck, burial will follow in the church cemetery.