Tony Roy Richardson, 64, passed away January 1, 2015 at his home in Groesbeck, Texas. Graveside services will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Horn Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 12:30-2:30 p.m., at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia. Tony was born July 12, 1950 in Forest Glade, Texas to Albert Roy and Reval Magnolia Henry Richardson. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War era. Tony married Tina Kay Nance, the love of his life, on December 7, 1974 in Fairfield, Texas. He cherished his family and friends. Tony took advantage of every opportunity to spoil his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; they owned his heart. He and Tina, along with lifelong friends, James and Kim Beck and George and Peggy Bozeman were known as the Six Musketeers. He was truly a cowboy his entire life. He enjoyed ghost hunting and hunting "Big Foot". He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Capps and Donna Rose Richardson; nephew, Ricky Capps; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charlie and Emma Nance. Tony is survived by his wife of 40 years, Tina of Groesbeck; children, Natasha Richardson and husband, Tony Garcia of Waco, Amber Richardson of Groesbeck, Louis Richardson and wife, Jennifer Grey of Dayton, TX and Toni Rayette "Sissy" Richardson of Dayton, TX; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Laza and husband, Buddy of Ennis. Pallbearers will be Jason Vincent, James Vincent, Patrick Samuels, Catlin Samuels, Charles Bratcher, Kody Daniel, Felicia Henry and Aaron Woodall. All members of the Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation Details
Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home