January 8, 1945 - October 7, 2023
Funeral services for James (Rich) Willis Richardson, 78 Enid, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Cremation arrangements are with the Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.
Rich was born January 8, 1945, at Soper, OK to James and Myrtle DeWolfe Richardson and passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Enid.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force serving in Vietnam. Rich enlisted in 1965 and retired 1989. Rich married Linda Von Russell on December 5, 1987 at Carlsbad, New Mexico.
He was a member of S.P.A.D.S. Flying Club and a Mason and Shriner.
Rich was preceded in death by his sister Irene Richardson.
He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Victoria Brown, stepdaughters, Brenda Wilson and Lori Steel. 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Mark Richardson and Chris Richardson and wife Patty.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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