Harold Deane Richardson, 79, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.
He was born June 2, 1939, in Kiowa, Colo., son of William “Charley” and Elsa Wuertley Richardson. He and Patsy Smith were married Aug. 3, 1974.
He grew up in the Summersville area and graduated from Summersville High School in 1957. He worked at area sawmills and also did some logging as well as running the family farm.
He was a member of the Summersville Saddle Club, Pine Crest Sportsman Club and American Quarter Horse Association.
He enjoyed farming, watching television –– with his favorite programs being horse/cattle shows –– as well as watching sports. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include a daughter, Deana; a stepson, Jeff Smith; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.
Services were 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Bradford Funeral Home, Summersville, with Rev. the Gary Steelman officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery, Summersville.