Richard Davis Richardson
Richard Davis Richardson
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Richard Davis Richardson, 76, Dora, Missouri, passed away at 10:01 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare, after a brief illness.
He was born August 23, 1945 at Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Mercer B. Richardson and Annie Mae Burk. Richard grew up in San Angelo, Texas, before moving to West Plains, Missouri, where he graduated from West Plains High School in 1964. He attended Kansas State University, worked for Pepsico, and as a long-haul truck driver, before his retirement brought him and the love of his life, wife Theresa, back home to Dora. A fiercely proud man who was always quick with a joke and a smile, Richard had a twinkle in his eye and a personality bigger than life. He loved his family deeply though the words often escaped him. Richard and Theresa traveled the world and had countless adventures, but there was never any place they’d rather be than the farm. Richard enjoyed watching old Westerns, football, spending his time working on the farm, and always rooting for his beloved Kansas State Wildcats.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa; four children, Doug (Debbie) Richardson, Tisha Richardson (David Osborn), Keith Richardson (Amy), and John (Michelle) Brock; four grandchildren, Delaney (Lance) Schmidt, Justin (Shana) Scicluna, Sara and Oliver Snelson; two great-grandsons, Christian Scicluna and Braxton Schmidt; one brother Mercer (Leslie) Richardson; two sisters, Nancy (Rogers) Byler and Sue (Don) Jones; cousin, best friend, and brother from others, James Hollingshad; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Richard is predeceased by his parents Ann White and Mercer Richardson.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held and announced at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Kellie Adamson
April 12, 2022 @ 12:54 pm
I’m so glad I got to meet him and Theresa. My thoughts are with you all.
Charlene Causey
April 12, 2022 @ 5:19 pm
Richard was a really nice man I got to know him when I worked at Roy’s store he would come in for breakfast or lunch. So sorry for the family’s loss.
Theresa Richardson
September 15, 2022 @ 2:33 pm
Thankyou very much for your condolences. I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond. Through grace of God I am able to tackle this message. Again thank you Sincerely Theresa Richardson.
Ramona talburt
April 18, 2022 @ 9:00 pm
Sorry for your loss. Rely on God’s love. He has you in his hands. It is not going to be easy but with You in God’s corner it will get better
Theresa Richardson
September 15, 2022 @ 2:37 pm
Dear Ramona; Thank you for reaching out your lovely message to us. You are absolutely correct to tell me look for my God who has taken such good care of me. Sincerely Theresa Richardson. PS I am so sorry for your loss and I completely understand now what it’s like to loose a spouse.