Leroy Richardson

LeRoy Richardson, aged 83, of St. Peters, Missouri passed on Wednesday, January 6th 2021 at his residence in St. Peters after his short bout with heart issues.

LeRoy was born July 6th, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Johnnie C. Richardson and Audrey M. (Isgriggs) Richardson/Blankenship. He was raised and attended school in Bourbon, MO. Following through with enlisting into the Air Force in 1954, LeRoy served for eight years. After serving his country, he met his soulmate, Bonnie M. (Bayless) Richardson and the two finally wed on November 4th, 1961. From 1961 he was a Roofer, changing his occupation to Auto Body Tech in 1971. Following his love of cars, LeRoy remained an Auto Body Tech until he retired in 2018.

Preceding in death, parents: Johnnie C. Richardson, Audrey M. (Isgriggs) Richardson/Blankenship. Siblings: James H. Richardson, Bobbie Blankenship, Gary Blankenship, Ricky Blankenship, and Grandson: Michael J. Moore.

LeRoy is survived by his wife Bonnie M. (Bayless) Richardson and two children: Christine E. (Richardson) Cates of St. Peters, MO, and Keith L. Richardson and wife Stacey both of Pea Ridge, AR. He is also survived by 4 siblings, Larry Blankenship, Rick Richardson, Sue Richardson, and Sandy (Blankenship) Kreilich, as well as six grandchildren and thirteen Great Grandchildren.

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Pallbearers:

Dylan O. Cates (honorary)

RoyLee W. Moore

Dacoda M. Richardson

Paul E. Bayless

Marty L. Hamilton

Dominic A. Altemueller

John J. Tindell