Sonny Lee Richardson, 77, of Milan passed away at his residence Tuesday August 23, 2016. Sonny was born August 8, 1939 at Hamilton, Ohio the son of Charles R. and Hattie J. (Brown) Richardson. He was married to Emma Brown Gilbert and later to Melodie (Carpenter) Richardson who preceded him in death on May 28, 2011. Sonny was a former employee of Seagrams in Lawrenceburg. He enjoyed making candles, talking to people, playing cornhole, horse shoes, and his family. He was a very kind person and enjoyed life.
Sonny is survived by daughters Renae Johnson of Milan, Tonya Richardson of Colorado, Ami Ester of Indianapolis, sons Tracy Richardson of Lawrenceburg, Robin Richardson of Florida, Eric Richardson of Milan, Russell (Karen) Griffith of Batesville and Christopher (Tera) Furr of Milan, 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Sonny will be 12 PM Saturday August 27, 2016 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Sinai Cemetery at Aurora. Visitation will be 10-12Noon Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to either Milan Fire Dept. or Rescue 30. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, PO Box 243, 707 S Main St., Milan, In. 47031 (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.