Richard A. Pardue, 77 died Friday, November  11, 2016.  A native of Monaville, WV, he was a long time Hampton, VA  resident before moving to Port Charlotte, FL. He was a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School.  He retired as an Outside Nuclear Machinist  from Newport News Shipyard.

Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Pardue and  daughter, Johnna Pardue;   survivors include his Loving companion, Theresa Kelly, nine daughters; Terri Kanyuck and her husband, John;  Donna Naney and her husband, James;   Tracy Pardue;  Amy Holley and her husband, Gary;  Sunny Ashburn and her husband, Paul;  Toni Childress and her husband, Barry;  Crystal Fenn and her husband, Derek; Jamie Green and her husband, Chad and Nickie Clark and her husband, Hugh; twenty five grandchildren and thirty  great-grandchildren.

Richard was a loving husband, father and companion that committed his life to family. He enjoyed spending time on the water, fishing, hunting, gardening and traveling.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Thursday, November 17, 2016 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton VA.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 at Parklawn Memorial Park.