A native of Phoenix, Chuck attended Cortez High School, Glendale Community College, and ASU. He excelled in his career as a salesperson for various companies, earning accolades and awards for his sales abilities. He met his future husband Gary in 1985 and was married to him on November 23, 2016.
Chuck was an avid reader, lover of music, and devoted sports and fitness enthusiast. In 1986 he participated in the Gay Games II, held in San Francisco, California, where he won a gold medal in power lifting.
He is survived by his husband Gary Richardson and their wonder dog Luke, mother Marti, brother Dean Thomas (Maria), sister Dina Schofield (Kim), niece Amber (Taylor) and great nephew Blake, father-in-law Doug Richardson, brother-in-law Brian Richardson, and sister-in-law Vicki Richardson Liszewski (Len). Chuck is preceded in death by his father Charles Sr., nephew Ryan, and mother-in-law Georgia Richardson.
A Celebration of Chuck's Life will be held on Saturday, October 12th, at 4pm. 7539 N. 13th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85021.