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Obituary for Robert Lee Richardson

Robert Lee Richardson, 57, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2017, from cancer. He faced his illness bravely and remained in good spirits until the Lord called him home.

Burial is at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at Riverview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Family Mortuary of Derby.

The family has scheduled a celebration of life service tentatively for January, when the entire family can make it back.

Robert was born June 30, 1960, in Arkansas City, to Carl Eldon and Ruth Eleanor (Bonewell) Richardson. He was the third youngest of eight children.

At a very young age, Robert learned how to take on responsibility with pride. He and his friends got themselves a job hauling hay. Robert spent many years working in the family business, Richardson Interiors, and was a master carpet and vinyl installer, the best in town. He always took pride in everything he did. For many years, he worked for Skyline Mobile Homes of Halstead. Robert also worked for the City of Arkansas City in the sanitation department.

Robert was a compassionate caregiver for several good friends. He faced life’s many obstacles with determination and was always victorious with God’s gentle hand to guide him.

Robert was a godly man. He loved reading the Bible, searching God’s word and sharing it with others. He was an honest, generous, giving and intelligent man. He did not desire worldly possessions, but chose to live a simple, stress-free life by following God’s word. His life was all about spending time with his sons and grandchildren. He gave strength to all who were around him. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Robert was a wonderful brother and friend.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth; grandparents and other family members.

Robert is survived by his lifelong partner, Norma (Paschal) Cloud, of Arkansas City; his son, Uriah Paschal, wife, Tabetha and two grandchildren, of Winfield; his son, Akelah Frazee, wife, Bailey and three grandchildren, of Arkansas City; his father, Eldon Richardson, of Fairview Ill.; his siblings, Barbara (Richardson) Kanalakos and husband, Phil, of Houston, Texas, Ronnie Richardson, of Arkansas City, William “Bill” Richardson and wife, Tammy, of Orlando, Okla., Lori (Richardson) Doolittle, of Arkansas City, Cheryl Richardson, of Riverside, Calif., Raymond Richardson, of Bartlesville, Okla., and Kristy Richardson, of Denver; his nephews, Alex Kanalakos, wife, CJ and two children, of Houston, Texas, Chris Burnett, wife, Ashley and five children, of Highland, Calif., Ricky Burnett, wife, Alyssa and two children, of Davis, Calif., Justin Curran, wife, Teresa and four children, of Winfield, Gavin Lehew, of Arkansas City, and Jordan Richardson, of Riverside, Calif.; his nieces, Anderia Morton, Aubrey Owens, Amy Curran and Bethany Lehew, all of Arkansas City; and many more family members and beloved friends.

Robert will always be remembered with love and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. God bless you, Robert.
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