Davis Clark Richardson, 90, husband of the late Jessie Lee Carpenter Richardson, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Bluegrass Healthcare Navigators in Lexington, KY.  Born September 7, 1929 in Shelby County, KY, Davis was the son of the late Orva B. and Corinne Akins Richardson.

Including his wife and parents, Davis was preceded in death by three brothers, Orva Lee (Billie) Richardson, William Irvin Richardson, and Royce Richardson;  sisters-in-law, Wilma Richardson and Louise Richardson.

Davis served as a Corporal and demolition specialist in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a retired employee of Sylvania in Versailles, a former Anderson County Deputy Sheriff and Anderson County Constable.  A member of the Sand Spring Baptist Church where he sang in the church choir.  Davis was also a member of the Kentuckian Barber Shop Chorus Group and held the highest welding certification with the Alaskan Pipeline.

Davis is survived by his three children, Donna Kay Richardson Blount (husband Mark) of Austin, TX, Larry Dale Richardson and Randolph Lee "Randy" Richardson, both of Lawrenceburg;  a grandson, Ian Davis Blount and a granddaughter, Kaylee Danielle Blount; a sister, Carol Ann Callett (husband Danny);  five brothers, J.C. Richardson, Harold Hite Richardson, Ralph Doak Richardson (wife Mamie), Donald Ray Richardson (wife Martha) Jimmy Paul Richardson (wife Char);  and sister-in-law, Jannetta Richardson.

Visitation for Davis will be 5 - 7 P.M., Thursday, June 25th and funeral service with military honors beginning at 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Dr. Mike Hamrick will officiate the service.  Burial will follow at the Louisville Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers will be the sheriff and deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff's Department.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sand Spring Baptist Church Pairs and Spares Sunday School.

Memorial are suggested to the Sand Spring Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 166, Lawrenceburg, KY  40342.

To abide by the regulations set forth by the State of Kentucky effective June 20, 2020, fifty (50%) occupancy of the funeral home will be in practice and everyone is asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing for all who attend.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com