Joe Allen Richardson

Joe Allen "Al Joe" Richardson was born and raised in Louisville, KY. He graduated with an A.S. degree from Berea College in 1970. In 1973, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1988. After his term of service, Joe worked as a civilian mechanic on the naval base in Coronado, CA until his retirement in 2009.

Joe married Ida Morse in 1991. They were married for 27 years until his passing.

Joe loved to write poetry, watch basketball, and play chess and backgammon. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner. His favorite movie was "The Shawshank Redemption," which he watched numerous times. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Joe is survived by
Annie Mae Richardson, mother, Louisville, KY

Ann Edwards, sister, Louisville, KY
Ruth Helen Hinkle, sister, Jeffersonville, IN
Joyce Scott, sister, Louisville, KY

Edward Richardson, brother, Destin, FL
George Richardson, brother, Chesterfield, VA
James Richardson, brother, Louisville, KY
Ralph Richardson, brother, Chattanooga, TN
Larry Richardson, brother, Hamilton, OH

Ida Richardson, wife, Pocatello, ID

Tonya Scott, daughter, Lebanon, OH
Peggy Kline, daughter, Pocatello, ID
Krissy Kline, daughter, Pocatello, ID
Julie Kline, daughter, Pocatello, ID

Adam Scott, son-in-law, Lebanon, OH
Andrew Pangelinan, son-in-law, San Diego, CA

Gabby Muro, granddaughter, Pocatello, ID
Briana Walker, granddaughter, San Diego, CA
Maia Pangelinan, granddaughter, San Diego, CA
Judi-Marie Pangelinan, granddaughter, San Diego, CA
Samantha Cooper, granddaughter, Lebanon, OH
Savannah Scott, granddaughter, Lebanon, OH
Drew Pangelinan, grandson, San Diego, CA
Thomas Siavashi, grandson, Pocatello, ID
Addison Scott, grandson, Lebanon, OH

Kinley Cooper, great-granddaughter, Lebanon, OH
Adilynn Cooper, great-granddaughter, Lebanon, OH
Emerson Scott, great-granddaughter, Lebanon, OH

Numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by
Chester Lee Richardson, father
Robert Lee Richardson, brother
Naomi Weaver, sister
Carla Pangelinan, daughter

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday July 22, 2018 at Upper Rose Park in Pocatello, Idaho. Condolences and memories may be shared with his family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.