William R. Richardson, age 74, of Howell, was born November 19, 1948 in Pontiac, and passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his home. Loving brother of Mary Lyn Richardson and James (Julie) Richardson. Proud uncle of Casey Richardson, Tyler (Chelsea) Richardson, Connor (Megan) Richardson, Raymond (Stephanie) Richardson, Elizabeth (Paul) Clos, and Adam Richardson. William will be missed by his beloved dog, Maverick; and his friends from Sunrise Family Diner in Howell. William was preceded in passing by his parents, Raymond and Carolyn Richardson; and his brother, Albert Richardson.
With courage and honor, William proudly served his country in Vietnam. During his time in the service, William was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. He had many jobs in life, starting as the manager of his family’s bar, Baldy’s Lounge in Union Lake. He then began his career at General Motors, where he worked for thirty years. He handled many aspects of the job there; he was even first aid certified, paramedic, and worked on the fire brigade. In his free time, William had a love for fast cars, and greatly enjoyed the outdoors and spent as much time hunting and fishing as he could. William was a member of the Howell Gun Club. As a boy, William got the Michigan record goose, which had always been a fond memory of his. William was known for his volunteer work, which was made possible by his involvement with the Goodfellows and the Masons. William was a meticulously sharp dresser, earning him the nickname “White Shoes”. William was always the life of the party. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
Inurnment will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 12:00pm at Richardson Cemetery, 3050 Oakley Park Road, Commerce Township, followed by a Memorial Gathering and Luncheon at the Richardson Community Senior Center, 1485 Oakley Park Road, Walled Lake.
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