He was born September 26, 1942, in Hanover, New Hampshire. and was predeceased by his parents, Harland and Myrtle Richardson, his brother, Wayne Richardson, his sister, Helen Mizell, and his daughter, Crystal Lawhorn. He served in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Richardson and her children Kristen, Carolyn Cheyanne, and Paul, of Florida; his daughter, Angela Fenwick and her children Riley, Logan and Chase, also of Florida; his son John Richardson and his daughter, Arielle, of Michigan; his son, Daymon Richardson and his wife, Angela, and their children, Brittany, Shawn and Mackenzie, of North Carolina; his granddaughter, Diana Lawhorn, and his friend, Lisa Winters, of South Carolina.

Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service is handling the arrangements, and online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.