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Midlothian, TX: Jack Dale Richardson, 93, of Midlothian, TX (formerly of Eagleville, MO) passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at a Mansfield, TX hospital.
He was born on March 9, 1933, the youngest son of Clair and Olga (Smith) Richardson of Eagleville, MO. Jack was raised on a farm in Harrison County, MO. He attended school at Lone Star and graduated from Eagleville High School in 1951.
Jack was baptized at an early age. He spent a lot of time with his Grandpa Richardson learning woodworking, which he has enjoyed his entire life. He especially enjoyed making clocks and giving them to family and friends. Some hobbies he enjoyed were fishing, listening to country music, raising flowers, and taking pride in his yard.
In 1952, Jack entered the United States Air Force, serving part of his time in Korea as an airborne radio mechanic. He spent four years in service, living in California after coming back to the states.
While he was in service, Jack married Beverley Wilson of Blythedale, MO. To this union three children were born: sons, Rickey Dale and Reggie Dana and a daughter, Rhonda Diann. They adopted a grandson, Daniel Joseph Richardson. After discharge from the Air Force, Jack and Beverley moved their family to Raytown, MO where they raised their family. Jack worked at Timeclock Equipment Sales and Service until his retirement. After that he kept busy mowing yards.
Beverley passed away in 2008. Jack married Colleen Ragan Harker of Midlothian, TX on September 1, 2011. Jack and Colleen spent their time traveling between Midlothian and Eagleville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Beverley; daughter Rhonda Brewer; brothers, Marvin, Floyd, and Bob Richardson; sister, Mildred Rinehart; and stepson, Randy Harker.
Jack is survived by his wife, Colleen; sons, Rick (Deb) Richardson, Reggie and Danny Richardson; grandchildren, David Richardson, Kevin (Nicole) Richardson, Tawnya (Andy) Armstrong, Chad Brewer, and John Richardson; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends; stepchildren, Kellie (Mark) Weddle, Shari (Mike) Reeves, Lori (Vince) Crabb, and Rob (Sue) Harker; several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 10 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial with Military Rites will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
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