Brian O’Neal Richardson

Graveside services for Brian O’Neal Richardson, 50, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Oak Mound Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Richardson passed away at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Ozark County, Missouri. 

He was born February 24, 1974, in Canton, Illinois, to William Richardson and Deborah Burke Richardson.  Brian was an avid mechanic; he could fix and do anything.  His family and friends meant the world to him.  Brian rescued everybody; he was always available to help anyone under any circumstances.  He loved Jesus Christ above all else.

He is survived by three children, Paydon Guernsey, Samantha Kent and husband, Aaron and Kalie Cole; two grandchildren, Buddy Shelton and Eleanor Kent; one brother, Brett Richardson; one sister, Shan Richardson; three nieces, Brittany Major, Makayla Hensley and Laiken McKinney; two great-nephews, Jameson Major and Isaiah Velarde; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and very special friend, Tammy Sigman. 

His parents, one nephew, Justin Brown, special friend, Jessica Cole and two best friends, Jamey Hensley and Angie Brown, preceded him in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775