John Henry Richardson, Jr, 79, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born on December 5, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to John Henry Richardson, Sr. and Harriet Jane Walter. John is survived by his loving wife of 42 years of marriage, Cleo Richardson; one daughter, Mary Anne Carrasco; sister, Sheryl Steadman and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 5-9 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10 AM at the Co Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 1701 San Jacinto St. Houston, TX 77002. Interment will follow at Navarro Cemetery in Lockhart, TX.