Obituary Of
Donald Edward Richardson
Donald Edward Richardson, 69, of Pocola, OK, passed Tuesday, May 28, 2013, in Ft. Smith, AR. Donald was born on August 28, 1943, in Plummerville, AR, to H.L. and Opal (Townsley) Richardson. He was a retired salesman.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Mary Pledger; two brothers-in-law, Herbert Pledger and Eugene Hosto.

Donald is survived by his wife Vickie Lynn Richardson of the home; three sons, Marcus Richardson of Spiro, OK, Shawn and wife Deborah Richardson of Spiro, OK and Steven Smittle and wife Natalie of Barling, AR; a daughter Terra Smittle Becker and husband Brad of Ft. Smith, AR; five sisters, Melba and husband Donald Brown of Little Rock, AR, Lois and husband Kenneth Smith of Granbury, TX, Jean and husband Paul Strickland of Greers Ferry, AR, Jo and husband James Rowe of Stuttgart, AR, and Paula Hosto of Stuttgart, AR; seven grandchildren, Hailey, Raven and Tristan Richardson, Kylie, Ethan, Caroline Becker and Noah Smittle; mother-in-law Goldia Waymire of Poteau, OK.
The family will hold a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 31, 2013, at the Pocola First Baptist Church, Pocola, OK, with Pastor Daniel Clark officiating. You may leave an on-line message at www.gracemanorfh.com. Services under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home, Poteau.