Andrew Houston "Ricky" Richardson, 78, of Bartlett, TN, departed this life on September 23, 2025, in St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett, TN.

He was born on June 17, 1947, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to the late Houston H. "Dick" Richardson and Lois Tyler Richardson. He proudly served our country in the United States Army.

Houston "Ricky" was preceded in death by his loving parents, Dick and Lois Richardson.

He is survived by loving wife of 55 years, Karla Sallee Richardson; daughters, Elizabeth Marie (Dax) Fitzgerald and Sarah Sallee Thibodeaux; grandchildren, Erin Baker and Madog Thibodeaux; sister, Pamela Marie Richardson (Jerry)  Muckensturm; nieces, Kelly Marie (Judd) Findley, Katie Rae (Nick) Guinn, and Mallory Ruth (Eric) Crenshaw; he was also survived by a host of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00 am, with the funeral service to begin at 11:00 am, with Jerry Muckensturm officiating. All services will be held in the McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Masonic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, ASPCA or local VFW.