Rev. Theodore “Ted” Richardson, 94, passed away June 12, 2019 in Fort Smith. He was born in Little Rock, Ar. in 1924 to Dr. And Ms. T.J. Richardson. He graduated from Little Rock High School and attended medical school at Texas A&M. While there, he was drafted into the Army for World War II. After completing active duty, he met and married Louise Stricklin, the love of his life, and they were married 70 years. He pastored several churches in Lonoke, North Little Rock and in and around Fort Smith, spending his life pastoring, serving, shepherding, counseling and telling others about Christ. While pastoring, he received a Master’s Degree in Divinity from Mid America Seminary. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and a 33rd degree Mason. He is survived by his wife, Louise, a son, Ted (Judy) of England, AR; two daughters Robyn Dawson (Steve) of Fort Smith, AR and Sara Lawrence (Mark) of Lavaca, AR; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Richardson, one son-in-law, Don Shotzman and a sister, Mary Jane Madigan of Little Rock, and his parents.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10:30AM at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, AR with burial with honors to follow in the U.S. National Cemetery. The family will have visitation on Sunday from 4-6 PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeff Richardson, Matt Shotzman, Ryan Lee, Alec Lawrence, Jorden Lawrence and great grandson, T.J. Richardson. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Missions 1400 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72901. Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.
The family offers many thanks to the staff of Heart of Hospice for their amazing care of Ted.