Dan Richardson, Jr

Dan Richardson, Jr., age 61, passed away on Wednesday
Nov. 20, 2024, in Denton, Texas.
Funeral services were held at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov.
23, 2024, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Norris
Thomas and Rev. Willie King officiating. Burial followed at
Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan
Funeral Home.
Dan was born on Aug. 24, 1963, to parents Dan Richardson
Sr. and Vera Scott Richardson. He attended school in Vernon
Texas, where he resided his entire life. He was a businessman
who had several businesses including Payless Auto Sales,
Richardson Lawn Service, Richardson Bail Bonds and
several rental properties and real estate in Vernon, TX. He was a member of Wood
Street Baptist Church. Dan was married for 33 years to Cathy Sparkman. He
enjoyed the word of God. Spending time with his family, kids, and grandchildren,
and going fishing and playing poker. He was inspired by the late Dr. Myles Munroe
in ministry. Dan was a man of great faith and wisdom. He loved serving his
community and sharing the gospel with people from all walks of life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Vera Richardson, two
brothers, Juan Keith Cherry, and George Cherry and two sisters, Revell Christian
and Linda Houghes, and two nieces, Diedra Cherry Owens, and Marshane Cherry.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Richardson, children, Kendra Richardson Hall
(Edward Antwain Hall), Starlynn Richardson Lee, Dan Richardson III, (Jasmine
Richardson) and Danielle Cleaver. Sisters, Cassandra Cherry, Von Daniels, Angelita
Daniels, Vilasta Richardson, Patricia Richardson and Barbara Dennis. Brothers,
Edward Cherry, Donald Richardson, and Richard Cherry. He is also survived by his
grandchildren, Esra Hall, Edward Hall. Eastyn Hall, Kennedi Lee, Kamry Lee,
Edward Lee, Tamira Brokaw & Desmond Dudley, Jr. along with a host of nieces
and nephews.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.
sullivanfuneralhomevernon.com.