Jerry Richardson

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Mr. Jerry Richardson, 67, of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at Gosnell Health Care.

Born in Blytheville to James Franklin "Frank" and Geneva Mencer Richardson, he was a carpenter and was of the Pentecost faith. Jerry left his legacy in the Blytheville and Gosnell area with the many houses he built. He had a huge heart and loved to help others and he especially loved his cats.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frankie Boles.

He leaves his wife, Carol Sipes Richardson of the home;

A brother, Ricky Richardson of West Plains, Mo.;

Five sisters, Bettie McDaniel and Geraldean Simpson, both of Gosnell, Virgie Barrentine and husband, Graham, of Missouri, Pat Summers and husband, Jerry, of Blytheville, and Judy Davis and husband, Danny, of Bono.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Billy Holifield officiating. Burial will follow in Dogwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Cobb Funeral Home. An online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com