Mike J. Richardson
April 07, 2012
Michael Jerome Richardson was born February 2, 1958 in Hickman, Kentucky to Cecil and Reverend Gloria Richardson.
Mike was educated in the Des Moines Public School district at Moulton and Nash elementary schools, Irving Junior High School, and North High School where he played football.
While other were pursuing interests in high school, Mike was pursuing his interest in entrepreneurship in many business ventures. To list a few, House of Chicken Restaurant, Dr. Clean and Sun Bright cleaning services, and Zip N Foods Grocery.
He and his wife, Deanna, were married by Pastor Reverend Clarance Hill of All Things Common Church of God on August 24, 1996.
During membership of All Things Common Church of God, he was called into the ministry under the leadership of Reverend Clarance Hill. Mike gave his life to the Lord and was a member of King of Kings the last two years of his life.
On April 7, 2012 at the age of 54, Mike heard the Master’s call and entered into a sweet rest. He went on to be with his father, Cecil Richardson; sister, Diane Richardson; and three infant great nieces.
Left to cherish his memory are is wife, Deanna Richardson; mother, Reverend Gloria Richardson; brother, Willie Richardson; two sisters, Kay Richardson and Carneila Richardson; two special-like daughters, Savanna Richardson and Sierra Richardson; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral will be Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Elim Christian Fellowship Church, 525 East 9th Street. A private burial will be held at a later date.
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Amy McDowell
04/18/2012
Mike was a great man, Deana. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Fran Holloway
04/14/2012
Deepest sympathies from Fran Holloway and Family. I know God will be with you during this hard time. I send my love and prayers to you. May God bless you.
Kim and Craig Lewis
04/14/2012
May God send you grace during this hard time. From Fran Holloway's children
Sandy Yang
04/14/2012
Mrs. Dee,
We are very sad to hear about your husband. We want you to know we miss you at Play and Learn. We will pray for you and your family.
Love,
The Yang
Jakki Hogan @ Prime Nursing
04/13/2012
My thoughts and prayers are with The Richardson Family, I have Known Mike most of my life... not only as a friend but a dear Family Member. I recall Mike residing over my Grandma Mattie's Funeral years ago. And for that our Family is eternally grateful.
Gaynell Harvey-Udoh
04/13/2012
We never know the time, hour, minute. Just last Deceber I seen Mike. He was always a pleasant person. I knew Mike all my, life. My Condolences, goes out to his, loving wife, and Family. My they find comfort, and peace at this time, of the lost of their love one. My prayer goes out them. Gaynell, and family.
Evangelist Twinkle Stuckey
04/13/2012
The time is sad when we must say goodbye - But to my understanding my cousin knew his Savior the one who died for him: We must take comfort in that.
Mike had an appointment to keep and he kept it. He will be missed I had to say goodbye to my brother a few years ago he lives on with me and my sister through his children and our memories which I know you have many. God will comfort you like only he can - HE WILL KEEP YOU IN PERFECT PEACE; WHOSE MIND STAYES ON HIM With all our love we are with you we love you and are here for you! Cousins Geneva M. (Ginny) Nailing and Evangelist Twinkle M. Stuckey
Butts Family
04/13/2012
Dee,
We are praying for you knowing that God is right there to give you a hug to get you thru this time.
Larry Karlovsky
04/13/2012
Deanna and all of Mike's family:
The world will be a a darker place without Pastor Mike's great light beaming in it. But I know with all my heart he is not gone, he is "just over there" and we will one day meet again in glory. Amen!! and thank you Jesus. As Mike lead me to see, Our Lord always gives us much more then we deserve.
I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.
Mother Teresa, A Gift for God: Prayers and Meditations
Peace and love to you all.
Larry Karlovsky
Carolyn Melcher
04/12/2012
Dee, Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay Tannatt
04/12/2012
So sorry about Mike's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Diane Stone
04/11/2012
Mike was always an inspiration to me. He had a positive outlook on life no matter what was going on in his life. My condolences to Dee and the rest of the family.
Alison Ambs
04/10/2012
I wish to extend much sympathy and love to Dee and family. I am praying for God's strength, comfort, and wisdom now and in the days ahead. Thank you, Dee, for being such a wonderful wife, comforter, care giver and certainly best friend to Mike. What a good and godly example of the Scriptures. love you...
Janetrose Frederick
04/10/2012
Mike has always been an inspiration to me and my family. Whenever I needed prayer , I could always go to Mike and Dee and I knew Mike would pray. He was a prayer warrior. No matter what I was going through in life , I could tell Mike and Dee anything and never felt judged. I know that he touched the lifes and hearts of many people. He was Godly mentor and a father figure to alot of young people.I know Mike went through a mountain of health issues and I am glad that He is in heaven where there is no pain and no sorrow. I will always love Brother Mike and always pray for my Sister Dee.
Janetrose Frederick