Sheriff Richard Roundtree entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, with Reverend Karlton Howard officiating. Interment will follow at Noah's Ark Baptist Church Cemetery in Waynesboro, Georgia.

Mr. Roundtree was a pioneering law enforcement leader who made history as the first African American Sheriff of Richmond County, serving from 2013 to 2024. He broke barriers and set a powerful example of leadership, perseverance, and dedication. His tenure was marked by progress, innovation, and a deep respect for both his deputies and the community he served. He was a graduate of T.W. Josey High School and furthered his education at South Carolina State University.

He is survived by his children, Rashad Roundtree, Javarie Roundtree, and Amber Dunn;  father, Bobby Roundtree;  brother, Raleigh Roundtree; along with a host of other relatives and friends. There will be a viewing on Thursday, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church from 2- 6 p.m.

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Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Augusta, Georgia