He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Richardson; mother, Tina Richardson; wife, Linda Richardson; and sister, Catherine Olm. He is survived by his brother, Jimmy Richardson (Marianne); children, Brad Richardson (April), Steve Richardson (Ginger), and Teri White (Conrad); grandchildren, Brandon Richardson (Brittany), Jennifer Tidwell (Matt), Ryan Richardson, Jessica Flowers, Taylor Richardson, Casey Richardson (Abbey), and Luke White; and great-grandchildren, Macy Tidwell, Jack Tidwell, Jase Tidwell, Anna Claire Rauschenberger, Mackenzie Richardson, Everly Richardson, and Olivia Richardson.
A funeral service for Joseph will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 4475 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109. A graveside service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, 909 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109.