Buddy Lee Richardson
June 24, 1937 — February 15, 2024
Buddy Lee Richardson, 86 of Guy, Arkansas passed away on February 15, 2024. Buddy was born in Corning, Arkansas on June 24, 1937. He was adopted at an early age by his loving parents, the late Elmer Richardson, and Lucille Whitwell Richardson.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Richardson; one brother, Larry Richardson of Little Rock; and one sister, Linda Magby of Alexander.
Buddy retired after 25 years from Champion International Paper Company and continued working various jobs until he retired from Conway Parks and Recreation at the age of 82. He was a fierce competitor and outdoorsman. He coached and officiated youth sports for over 50 years. His most loving past time was supporting his grandchildren in their activities.
Buddy is survived by one son, Morgan Richardson (Debbie) of Caruthersville, FL; two daughters, Lisa Stevenson (David) of Guy, AR, and Karen Swift (Wes) of Jonesboro, AR; seven grandchildren, Bradley Stevenson (Tara), Dr. Elizabeth Duke (Cody), Dr. Daniel Richardson (Katie), Dr. Jason Stevenson, Sarah Mitchell (Brian), Mary Beth Bailey, and Parker Bailey; and five great grandchildren.
The visitation will be Friday, February 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at LifeSong Baptist Church, Greenbrier, AR. The funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm, February 17th at LifeSong Baptist Church, Greenbrier, AR with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Burial will be at Copperas Springs Cemetery, Guy, AR.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Johnson, Dr. Don Barnett, Steve Sohl, Raymond Brown, Wesley Brown, Joe Keeton, Butch Rimmer, and "Buddy's Brats" 16u Softball State Champions.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Richardson; one brother, Larry Richardson of Little Rock; and one sister, Linda Magby of Alexander.
Buddy retired after 25 years from Champion International Paper Company and continued working various jobs until he retired from Conway Parks and Recreation at the age of 82. He was a fierce competitor and outdoorsman. He coached and officiated youth sports for over 50 years. His most loving past time was supporting his grandchildren in their activities.
Buddy is survived by one son, Morgan Richardson (Debbie) of Caruthersville, FL; two daughters, Lisa Stevenson (David) of Guy, AR, and Karen Swift (Wes) of Jonesboro, AR; seven grandchildren, Bradley Stevenson (Tara), Dr. Elizabeth Duke (Cody), Dr. Daniel Richardson (Katie), Dr. Jason Stevenson, Sarah Mitchell (Brian), Mary Beth Bailey, and Parker Bailey; and five great grandchildren.
The visitation will be Friday, February 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at LifeSong Baptist Church, Greenbrier, AR. The funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm, February 17th at LifeSong Baptist Church, Greenbrier, AR with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Burial will be at Copperas Springs Cemetery, Guy, AR.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Johnson, Dr. Don Barnett, Steve Sohl, Raymond Brown, Wesley Brown, Joe Keeton, Butch Rimmer, and "Buddy's Brats" 16u Softball State Champions.
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