Richard Earl Washington

Captain Richard Earl Washington was born in Winter Garden, Florida to Aline and Richard Sr on March 15, 1936. Later, he was legally adopted by his Aunt Ossie and Uncle Booker T. Washington, who had no children of their own. Captain Washington Attended Orange County Public schools and graduated from Robert Hungerford High School in 1953. While in high school, He played basketball, football, and baseball. After graduating from High School, he attended the Prestigious Tuskegee Institute, an HBCU located in Alabama, which was opened under the leadership of the American Educator Booker T. Washington. In 1958, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Industries. Shortly afterwards, Richard joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served for approximately seven years, earning the rank of Captain. During this time, he was deployed to Germany, France, and in the states, he served in Alabama, Texas, and Florida. After serving his country, Captain Washington moved back to Central Florida and settled in Apopka. In 1988, he married Evelyn Bolden. They loved each other tremendously and were together for over 30 years until the time of her passing. One of their favorite things to do was go to breakfast every morning where they would witness and share Christ with those God led them to. They had their favorite spots, Krystals, and Winter Garden Restaurant. They would often bless people in the store with groceries, etc. He and Evelyn, strong believers and followers of Christ, attended Faith World Center of Orlando, New Destiny Christian Center. Prior to his wife's passing, and his failing health, he attended Journey Christian Church in Apopka, Florida. They merged families together and had a total of eight children. Captain Washington worked as an Automotive Technician at Sears, Roebuck and Co. He later moved to Miami for a brief period. While there, he taught himself Spanish. After a few years, he returned to Sears where he worked until he retired. Captain Washington was a devoted family man. A fond memory was the care he showed for his parents and elderly aunt. He would always run errands, take them around. He made frequent trips to Winter Garden to make sure his mom was okay. Another is the fact that although he was small in stature, he LOVED to eat!! Even in the later stages of his illness, he always anticipated breakfast and dinner. He ate everything that was given to him. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Evelyn Washington, Son, James Washington, Sr., Surrey Washington, Grandson, Parents, Ossie and Booker T. Washington, Aline & Richard Sr, Brothers Leonis Jones (Mary), Luther McIntosh, Lucious McIntosh (Gladys), Jimmy Beauford (Dorothy Jean), Johnny Brown. He leaves to mourn 7 Children, Sabrina Jones, Gloria Washington-Shaw, (Jerome), Charles Warren, Jr., June Orr, (Earl), Wendy Warren, Jimmy C Warren (Eillice), Kimberlee R. Washington, and a Sisters-in-law, Sandra Brown (Johnny), Kathy Day (Rodney), and Lillie Allen (Stacy); Granddaughters: Chasity Ferguson (Jermaine), Dorothy Rene Inez Washington, Shandra Ann Warren, Jasmine J. Mack, Serrall Denise Ivey, Trinity Nicole Shaw, Lashawna, Cymone, and Ivyyona J. Barber, Grandsons: James Washington Jr., Korey Washington (Wanda), Athalie Rivera (Erin), Nathan J. Shaw Jr. Derrall Ivey, Earl Jermain, Levar Tomar (Ligi), and Jonathan Swift, and a host of Nieces and Nephews, Great-grandchildren Great-great-grandchildren and Cousins and other loving relatives and friends.

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Richard Earl Washington

March 15, 1936 - January 3, 2025