Bonham, Texas -- Donald Lee Richardson, of Kenefic, Oklahoma, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 2, 2025. 

Donald was born on October 7, 1955 to LaVerta (Allen) and James Richardson in Grapevine, Texas.  He worked as a correctional officer at Choice Moore Unit in Bonham, he was a machinist, at Southwest Pump and he retired from Raytheon in Greenville, Texas.  He had a love for genealogy and music. He was an ordained preacher and spent countless hours in bible study. He loved his grandchildren, and they brought him great joy.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 6 at 1:00 p.m.at the Cooper-Sorrells Chapel in Bonham.

Donald is survived by his sons, Tony Lee Richardson and wife Brooke, Kenefic, OK, Andy Blake Smith, Conroe, Ok, Austin Dale Richardson, Ector, TX; daughters, Rhonda LaDean Hughes, Kenefic, OK, Bonita Marie Chism, Ector, TX, Rachael Leighanne McNabb, Sherman, TX; sister, Verlane Kay Stewart and husband Victor Ratcliff, AR; grandchildren Tristan Hughes, Samuel Hughes, Tucker Chism, Callista Chism, Garrett Chism, Amaris McNabb, Tiameka McNabb, Braxton Richardson, Logan Richardson; one great grandson, Tatum Hughes; and  many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and LaVerta Richardson; brothers, James Lewis Richardson, JR and Jimmy Lee Richardson; sisters, Carolyn LaDean Sandlin and Molenia Mae Hall.

Online condolences can be made at www.coopersorrells.com.