Michael Henry

Richardson

Michael Henry Richardson was born on July 17, 1954 to James Simmons, Sr. and Eutopia Richardson who both preceded him in death.

Michael was also preceded in death by his grandparents Junior and Semolia Simmons who raised him; brothers Willie Richardson, Wardell Simmons, James Simmons, Jr., and Jesse Simmons; nephews Rodney Richardson, Tyrone Armstrong, Jr. (Chum Chum) and Gregory Simmons.

Michael attended Glendale-Fielbach and graduated from Scott High School. He received degrees from Davis Business College as well as the University of Toledo. Michael retired from the United States Postal Service.

Michael loved to travel, eat and socialize. Michael was a conversationalist on any subject ranging from cars to sports to politics. Michael was raised to be strong and independent which was evident by his willingness to get in his car and drive the short distance to Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio or the long distance to Arkansas. Michael loved his family and his family loved him.

To cherish his memory, Michael leaves his Brother William Richardson, sisters Louise Austin, Diane Benton and Semolia Gaston; Sister-in-Law Martha Simmons; Nieces Carmen Richardson, Jamie Allen, Frankie Gaston, Kristen Simmons, Pamela Simmons, Fela Riley and Lashonda (Tyrone) Armstrong; Nephews John Wesley Richardson, Willie Richardson, Jamaal Richardson, Quincey Benton and James Leonard Gaston. He is also survived by many cousins, friends, great nieces and nephews as well as his special Nephew, Deshaun Gaston.