Robert Kenneth Richardson, age 66, of Minerva, passed away at 9:53 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home with his family at his bedside.
He was born July 23, 1943 in Canton, to Robert H. and Ethel (Vancil) Richardson.
A 1962 graduate of Alliance High School, Robert was formerly employed at Transue & Williams Stamping Division for 25 years as purchasing and operations manager; Tru-Cut Automotive in Salem as purchasing manager for 14 years until his recent retirement from CTM Labeling Systems in Salem as purchasing manager.
Robert was a member of the Minerva Eagles Aerie No. 2199, past treasurer of Transue & Williams Credit Union, a former Junior Achievement advisor for many years, and a former Indian Guide advisor for the YMCA.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela J. (Pazzelli) Richardson, whom he married May 30, 1964; his three sons, Scott K. (Jessica) Richardson of Homeworth, OH, Todd A. (Maty) Richardson of Belleville, IL, and Kent M. (Jo Anne) Richardson of Berlin Center, OH; six grandchildren, Joseph, Brandie, Cruz, Mallory, Bethany and Terry; one step great-grandson, Anthony; sister, Susan Lytle of Houston, DE; one nephew and two nieces.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Hospice Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Interment will be at Moultrie Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 885 S. Sawburg Ave, Suite 106, Alliance, Ohio 44601, or to the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St. Canfield, Ohio 44406-9274.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave. Alliance, Ohio 44601.