Richard K. Lindsey

Mr. Richard Lindsey, age 79, passed away Saturday morning, January 8, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1942 to Francis (Shorty) and Martha Lindsey who have preceded him in death.

He grew up in many cities around the United States until his family settled in Chamblee and graduated from Chamblee High School in 1960. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1965. He earned his Associates Degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Tech University in 1967. He was employed by Batson-Cook Construction and Marvin Black Construction companies during his career building many projects in Atlanta and around the Southeast. Noteworthy projects he helped manage included Park Place in Buckhead, a 40 story condominium and longtime home to Elton John, the 6 Flags Wooden Roller Coaster, new Dormitories at Georgia Tech initially used to house the US Olympic athletes for 1996 Atlanta Olympic games, and the new Cloister Hotel and Beach Club at Sea Island, Georgia. Mr. Lindsey retired from Batson-Cook in 2009. Richard loved to talk about all things construction from his career experiences.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ocie Williams Lindsey, his sisters Marion and Martha, and his brother Noel. Mr. Lindsey is survived by his stepdaughter Beverly Williams and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Lindsey will be held at 12:30 Monday January 31, 2022 at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA.

The family respectfully ask that all in attendance please wear a mask and practice social distancing during this time together. Please arrive a few minutes early so that we all can occupy the location of the service as soon as the previous service is complete.