BOBBY JAMES RICHARDSON

Bobby James Richardson died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  

Grave side service will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Peaceful Rest Cemetery.  Family viewing will be Friday, January 1, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. followed by public viewing, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at Robertson Funeral Home. Masks are required.

Bobby Richardson was born June 3, 1950 to Albert James and Bobbie Ruth Richardson. He attended Booker T. Washington Schools and graduated in 1968. Bobby confessed his faith in the Lord at an early age and united with the Marlin Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. Eric Hooker. He later moved to Port Arthur, Texas where he united as well as was ordained as a Deacon at the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Randy Vaugh. Bobby was a Master Mason and served as Excellent High Priest of Chapter #183. He served four years in the Air Force. 

Bobby's employment included working as a Certified Journeyman at the Dallas Times Herald, Dallas Morning News, Houston Post and Waco Tribune-Herald. He also worked with Union Pacific for numerous years. Following his greatest passion, Bobby graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service with an Associate in Applied Science Degree as a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director. He completed his apprenticeship at Robertson Funeral Home.  Later, he became an entrepreneur operator of Richardson Funeral Home in Port Arthur. Locally, Bobby worked at Paul Funeral Home.

Bobby's Heavenly voice has been silenced. Without hesitation, he enjoyed singing for church and funeral occasions. As a disabled veteran, Bobby was a mentor to some local Veterans assisting them in obtaining VA well-deserved benefits. Bobby was a member of the BTW Alumni & Ex-Students Association and National Morticians Fraternity. Looking sharp is not about putting on an illusion, it is about the mindset! Bobby loved to dress with a passion for shoes.

Bobby was married to the late Shirley A. Payne. To this union, they were blessed with two girls. He later married Elizabeth Richardson adding the blessings of a son and daughter. Bobby shared his loved married to Kim Phelps and to Vickie Simpson. At the time of his demise, he was not married. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bobby leaves to cherish his memories: Son, Brandon Richardson (LaTasha) of Franklin, TX, Daughters: Elizabeth Hicks (Lawrence) of Conway, Ark, Pamela Brown (Derek) of Wichita Falls, Audi Richardson of Marlin; Grandchildren: MarQuina Gillum, Bryce Hicks, Lexie Brown, Courtney Brown, Brandon Brown, Jacorien Richardson, Brendan Hicks, Briaria Richardson and Kason Grant.

Three great-grand kids: Aubree, Ryan, Cameron of Wichita Falls; Siblings: Gwendolyn Butler, Ronnie Richardson (Pam), Eartha Richardson of Marlin and Alfred Richardson (Marla) of Bryan.

Special niece & family: Charlette Butler, Keaton, Sir Charleston, Embrie, Lesia Butler, a host of extended family and dear friends.