Kenneth W. Richardson

Kenneth W. Richardson, 83, of Clayton, IN, born June 14, 1935, went to meet the Lord on February 24, 2019.  Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lucile (Bowen) Richardson and his sister, Virginia Richardson Stephenson.  He is survived by his wife, Revenna Singleton Richardson and by his daughters Debra (Barry) Mason and Amy (Mark) Lincks and four granddaughters: Emily Mason, Hannah Mason, Madison Lincks, and Sophia Lincks as well as one nephew, Ben Stephenson. Kenneth was a retired math teacher. 

A member of Plainfield Christian Church, he volunteered as church treasurer for 23 years.  He was a great steward of God’s creation and planted thousands of trees on his property.  A spade was always in the trunk of his car; he collected and shared all types of plants and garden produce.  His bed of 50 colors of bearded iris is admired by many who pass by the Richardson homestead.

Kenneth graduated from Milligan College in eastern Tennessee, from Indiana University and DePauw University.  He spent many summers volunteering at Milligan College and served many years as an advisor.  He introduced computers to Martinsville schools; his innovative grade book software was marketed  to elementary and middle school teachers. 

Visitation will be held Friday March 1 from 3:00-7:00pm at Plainfield Christian Church, 800 Dan Jones Road.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday March 2 also at the church.  Burial will follow at Center Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch, P.O. Box 940, Saint Ignatius, MT 59865-0940.