William Ray "Billy" Richardson, 80, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center with his loving family at his side.

Born April 4, 1946, Billy devoted his whole life to the service of others.  He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, was an active member of the United Steel Workers Union at Eaton Axle (Dana Corporation), served as a Court Appointed Advocate with CASA, and was a Layman for the Methodist Church.  He will always be remembered as someone who tried to make life better for everyone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Shirley Ambrose Richardson, and his brother, Harry E. Richardson, III.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Donna; three children, Keith Richardson and his wife, Sandy, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Darren Richardson and his wife, Danele, of North Carolina, and Shawnda Richardson Duncan of Robards, Kentucky; two brothers, Bobby Richardson and his wife, Betty, of Sturgis, Kentucky, and Phillip Richardson of Henderson, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Amanda Baldwin (Nathan), Mason Richardson, Justin Richardson, Ashley Kay Morris, Carson Richardson, and Allyson Dawn Morris; four great-grandchildren, Zachary, Waylon, Fox, and Copeland; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m., September 26, 2026, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Pastor Mark Hobgood will officiate.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with full military rites performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Keith Richardson, Darren Richardson, Amanda Baldwin, Mason Richardson, Justin Richardson, Ashley Kay Morris, Allyson Dawn Morris, Zachary Boudreau, and Gregory Thompson.

Contributions may be made to Dixie Methodist Church or St. Anthony's Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.