James Bruce "Jim" "Jamie" Richardson
Jun 23, 1949 - Jul 26, 2017
Posted by Martha Reddout

Whinery Funeral Service
Sayre, OK
(permission granted)

Jim grew up in St. John, Kansas and graduated from St. John High School in 1967. After graduation, he married his high school sweetheart Marilyn Marie (McCandless) Richardson at St. John, Kansas on July 26, 1969. He attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas where he obtained his Bachelors degree of Science in Education. He began his career in education in El Dorado, Kansas where he remained for 5 years before moving his family to Elk City. After moving he began teaching 6th grade at Longfellow and coached all sports. He later became the principal at Merritt Middle School. While at Merritt he began working on his masters degree in education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University obtaining his degree in the late 80's. Jim later became principal at Northeast Elementary for 14 years and at Pioneer Elementary before his retirement in 2011. Jim also farmed the family homestead and through his work ethic turned it into a place for his family to enjoy. During his retirement Jim enjoyed many activities, but watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events and working with his hands on small engine projects were his hobbies. He especially enjoyed helping his grandchildren with their "papa projects" in his shop. Jim was known for talking to anybody that he saw and giving out hugs and making people feel important and valued. Jim was a member of the Church of Christ and served as a deacon and also as an elder for a number of years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Rodney Piepmeier.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the home; 3 children, Brian Richardson and wife, Jenny, Sayre, OK, Barret Richardson and wife, Toni, Elk City, OK and Jamilyn Knight and husband, Chris, Poteau, OK; 11 grandchildren, Reagan LeGrand, Macee Richardson, Rachel LeGrand, Ryann Richardson, Braedyn Richardson, Camdyn Richardson, Reese Richardson, Max Richardson, Brooks Richardson, Reid Knight and Beckham Knight; 1 great grandson, Liam LeGrand; 6 brothers and sisters, Nancy Piepmeier and husband, Harold, Philip Richardson and wife, Janet, Ronnie Richardson and wife, Janet, Mark Richardson and wife, Yvonne, Martha Cutright and husband, David and Kathy Richardson and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family suggests memorials be made in Jim's honor to 2nd & Adams Church of Christ in Elk City or to the memorial scholarship fund set up at Interbank in Jim's name.

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 Pm on Friday.

Visitation
Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Whinery-Savage Funeral Service
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644

Visitation
Friday, July 28, 2017 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Whinery-Savage Funeral Service
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 Pm on Friday.

Funeral Service
Saturday, July 29, 2017 2:00 PM
Second and Adams Church of Christ
216 North Adams
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644

Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery.

A video keepsake can be purchased through http://www/whineryfs.com