Joseph Edward Richardson, 56, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on May 30, 1964 in Madisonville to Shirley Richardson and the late, Raymond Richardson. Joseph was formerly employed with the City of Madisonville Water Department. He enjoyed playing darts, 4 wheeling and he loved to tinker in the garage.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley Hancock Richardson of Madisonville; son, Cody (Blayke) Richardson of Colorado; step-son, Chris Smith of Evansville, IN and his loyal companion, Zeus.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Ron Elliott officiating. Burial to follow at Browder Church Cemetery in Anton, KY.

The visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday at the funeral home.

The pallbearers are John Bearden, Daniel Garcia, David Hancock, Jr., Jason Hancock, Heath Hancock, Shawn Hancock, Ronnie Hawkins and Ryan Panella. The honorary pallbearer is Cody Alfred.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joseph's memory to the Hopkins County Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.