Raymond S. Richardson, 58, of Earlville, formerly of Lee, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Ray was born August 17, 1960 in DeKalb, the son of Lloyd and Rita (Bybee) Richardson. He married Stacy Svendsen on June 9, 1984 in Las Vegas.
Ray was the owner and operator of Indian Creek Trucking Inc. since 1982. He has served as the Paw Paw Township Highway Commissioner since 2001. Ray loved supporting his granddaughter’s sporting events, raising cattle, and watching old western movies. He loved, loved, loved to talk with people and working in the Rollo community. Above all, Ray found the most joy in taking care of his whole family.
Ray is survived by his wife Stacy of Earlville; daughter, Jessica (Brent) Olson of Earlville; granddaughters, Alexis and Madyson Olson of Earlville; his mother, Rita Richardson of Davis Junction; four siblings, Connie (Eloy) Hernandez of Rochelle, Mary (Richard) Gillette of Cherry Valley, Jerry (Kim) Richardson of Hinckley, and Paul (Wilma) Richardson of Mendota; father and mother-in-law, Harold “Swede” (Judy) Svendsen and the Svendsen families; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ray is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Richardson.
Cremation care has been provided by Torman Funeral Home, Paw Paw. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-9 P.M. Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Rollo Congregational United Church of Christ, 2471 Weddell St., Earlville, IL 60518. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ray’s memory may be directed to the family for a memorial to be determined. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences during this difficult time, the loss of a loved one can is a very painful experience. I hope you can find a measure of comfort in God’s Word the Bible. For example, Revelation 21:4 tells of a coming time when death on earth will be no more! And in John 5:28,29 says that all those in the memorial tomb will come out! So, we will have the opportunity to see our loved ones again! For more information about this topic and much more please visit JW. org.
My sincerest sympathy to all of the family. May you all keep your special memories of this great guy close to your hearts.
It was a pleasure doing business with Ray all the years, he always had a smile on his face even when things weren’t going so good.
he will be missed by many. from all the guys at Illinois Frame, we all send our thoughts, prayers to the family.
I am so sorry to hear about Ray, Stacy, you and your family are in my prayers.
Stacy
My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Stacy, my deepest sympathy for you and your family! Ray was such a good person. Prayers and hugs !
Stacy, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers..((hugs))
Stacy, we are keeping you, Jessica, and the rest of the family in our prayers. Ray was such a great person. We always looked forward to seeing the two of you. Ray had the best sense of humor, and we loved to hear his stories. We hope you find comfort in knowing that Ray is with the Lord.
Connie and Eloy, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in precious memories.
What a great sense of humor Ray had. Tom will really miss the conversations they shared. Super person. Rest in peace Ray.
I’m really going to miss you! You meant so much to me. I glad you are in a better place!