Raymond S. Richardson

EARLVILLE — Raymond S. Richardson, 58, of Earlville, formerly of Lee, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, at his residence.

Ray was born Aug. 17, 1960, in DeKalb, the son of Lloyd and Rita (Bybee) Richardson. He married Stacy Svendsen on June 9, 1984, in Las Vegas.

Ray was the owner and operator of Indian Creek Trucking Inc. since 1982. He had served as Paw Paw Township highway commissioner since 2001.

Ray loved supporting his granddaughter’s sporting events, raising cattle and watching old western movies. He loved, loved, loved to talk with people and working in the Rollo community. Above all, Ray found the most joy in taking care of his whole family.

Ray is survived by his wife, Stacy, of Earlville; daughter, Jessica (Brent) Olson, of Earlville; granddaughters, Alexis and Madyson Olson, of Earlville; his mother, Rita Richardson, of Davis Junction; four siblings, Connie (Eloy) Hernandez, of Rochelle, Mary (Richard) Gillette, of Cherry Valley, Jerry (Kim) Richardson, of Hinckley, and Paul (Wilma) Richardson, of Mendota; father and mother-in-law, Harold “Swede” (Judy) Svendsen and the Svendsen families; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Richardson.

Cremation care has been provided. Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Rollo Congregational United Church of Christ, 2471 Weddell St., Earlville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ray's memory may be directed to the family for a memorial to be determined. Please visit TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.

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