Sherman E. Richardson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sherman E. Richardson, age 86, lifelong resident of Grove, OK, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Sherman was born on March 20, 1930 to Alva and Ethel (Pritchard) Richardson east of Grove, OK, where he grew up and attended Dodge School. On October 5, 1957 Sherman married Mary Jane Howerton in Wyandotte, OK. He was most well remembered for operating the Village Kitchen that he and Mary owned for many years (now Drake’s Restaurant). He also served as a policeman in the late 60’s and Fire Chief of the Grove Volunteer Fire Dept, until retiring in 1979. Never one to sit idle, Sherman was also involved in construction and auctioneering services. Sherman was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane in 2011, an infant brother, and son, Charles Howerton. Left to carry on his legacy: son, Eddie Richardson of Fairland, OK; daughter, Lori Richardson and daughter in-law, Jan Howerton, both of Grove, OK, 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5-7P.M. Wednesday, February 1 and funeral services will be at 2P.M. Thursday, February 2, 2017, both at Nichols Funeral Chapel. Burial at Olympus Cemetery North. Donations may be made to: Freeman Cancer Center in Joplin, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.nicholsfuneralandcremation.com

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Sherman E. Richardson

March 20, 1930 - January 27, 2017