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Jeffery Lee Richmond sr obituary

The former president of Roadtec Inc, Jeffery Lee Richmond Sr, passed away June 30th, 2016. Richmond had worked for Roadtec for 20 years and took over as president of the business in 2004. Although he was born in Illinois in 1955, he had lived in Chattanooga TN, where Roadtec is based, since 1966. Richmond was a major driving force within Roadtec, part of the Astec Group. Under Richmond’s leadership, Roadtec strengthened its international presence significantly, developing sales of its road construction mac
July 6, 2016 Read time: 1 min
The former president of 1252 Roadtec Inc, Jeffery Lee Richmond Sr, passed away June 30th, 2016. Richmond had worked for Roadtec for 20 years and took over as president of the business in 2004. Although he was born in Illinois in 1955, he had lived in Chattanooga TN, where Roadtec is based, since 1966.

Richmond was a major driving force within Roadtec, part of the 1250 Astec Group. Under Richmond’s leadership, Roadtec strengthened its international presence significantly, developing sales of its road construction machines around the globe.

He will be sadly missed by his family, his friends and his colleagues.

Richmond is survived by his wife, Julie Richmond; two sons, Jeffery Lee Richmond Jr and Michael Richmond; parents, Gerald and Norma Richmond of Ooltewah; brother, Dale Richmond; nieces and nephews and his six grandchildren.

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