Joel Dennis Richardson, 63, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 25, 2023 after battling cancer.
Joel was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Kimpril and Charles Richardson. He moved to Jacksonville when he was 4 years old and grew up in the Lakewood area. He loved music, sports and animals. Joel was a licensed Dietician and worked at various nursing homes. Later in life, he worked in the construction industry.
Joel is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Jane Richardson and two brothers: Randy Rogers and Charles Richardson Jr. He is survived by his brother David Richardson (Lynn), two sisters: Regina Harrington (Rick) and Kristen Scarborough (Alan), his partner Lisa Shelkey, his ex-wife Pat Richardson (Beth and Annie) and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Joel will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery alongside his family on Thursday, March 30th at 11:30 AM. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jacksonville Humane Society.
