John Edward Richardson, age 69 of Springfield, Missouri passed away September 5, 2016 at his home.

The son of Clarence and Helen (Schwartz) Richardson was born July 16, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Survivors are his brother, Michael W. Richardson of Richland, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Jeane Richardson; nieces and nephews, Alexis Berry, Alicia Berry, Jessie Richardson, Stephanie Brown, and Christopher Richardson; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Cremation with private burial next to his parents in Hillsboro, Illinois.